World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Urias 'Red' Samuel Bidelspach
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Sunbury, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Barry Samuel Bidelspach
Relationship
Son
SERVED ON THE USS DU PAGE APA-41, AMPHIBIOUS FORCES. RECEIVED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH THREE STARS, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH TWO STARS, SILVER STAR, PURPLE HEART WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER, WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL. AUTHORIZED TO WEAR AMPHIBIOUS INSIGNIA. SERVED APRIL 24, 1944 TO DECEMBER 17, 1945.