World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John J. Ernst
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
Daniel & David Zimmerman
Relationship
Nephews
SERVED IN HOLLAND, BELGIUM AND GERMANY WITH THE 82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION. WOUNDED FOUR TIMES IN COMBAT AND AWARDED PURPLE HEART WITH THREE CLUSTERS. OTHER DECORATIONS INCLUDE EUROPEAN THEATER RIBBON AND THREE BRONZE STARS FOR COMBAT HEROISM.