World War II Honoree

Cruz Arizmendi, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

San Antonio, Texas

Honored By

Ana Marie Arizmendi

Relationship

Wife

TECHNICIAN 5TH GRADE. ENTERED SERVICE ON 6/15/43 AND DISCHARGED ON 4/18/46. BATTERY D, 581ST ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY AUTOMATIC WEAPONS BATTALION. SERVED IN RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE. RECEIVED THE AMERICAN THEATER CAMPAIGN RIBBON, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH 2 BRONZE STARS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, VICTORY RIBBON AND 2 OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS.