World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Dale Robert Minton
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Wilmington, Ohio
Honored By
Lynn, Laura, Lou Ann & Lois
Relationship
Daughters
SERVED IN THE 6TH ARMORED DIVISION, 3RD ARMY UNDER GENERAL PATTON. DURING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE, WAS CAPTURED ON JANUARY 4, 1945 AND HELD AS POW UNTIL HIS ESCAPE DURING A FORCED MARCH ACROSS THE RHINE. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, 2 BRONZE STARS AND SEVERAL THEATER RIBBONS.