World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Richard Herman Ahrens, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Long Island City, New York
Honored By
Diane Fiallo
Relationship
Daughter
AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART AND BRONZE STAR FOR HIS BRAVERY DURING THE BATTLE OF MOUNT CASINO IN ITALY. HE WAS SHOT BY A GERMAN MACHINE GUNNER AND WAS SENT HOME TO WALTER REED HOSPITAL FOR SURGERY AND EVENTUAL REHABILITATION.