World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Elbert Gouveia
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Springfield, Illinois
Honored By
Kevin Weil
Relationship
Grandson
PARATROOPER BRIGADE, 4TH INFANTRY, 1ST BATTALION. ENLISTED ON DECEMBER 27, 1941 AND HONORABLE DISCHARGE ON OCTOBER 20, 1945. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART. SERVED OUT OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC.