World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Ernest F. Forkell
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Brighton, New York
Honored By
Sharon Forkell
Relationship
Granddaughter
PRIVATE FORKELL SERVED IN COMPANY I, 405TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 102ND INFANTRY DIVISION. HIS AWARDS AND DECORATIONS INCLUDE THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL, PURPLE HEART, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.