World War II Honoree

Guadalupe I. Garza

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Eagle Pass, Texas

Honored By

Vita G. Flores & Joe Garza

Relationship

Daughter & Son

SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER IN A 105 HOWITZER WITH THE 58TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (BASTARD) BATTALION, B BATTERY AS GUN CREWMAN. ATTAINED THE RANK OF CORPORAL. FOUGHT IN 6 CAMPAIGNS IN TUNISIA, SICILY, D-DAY (NORMANDY), NORTHERN FRANCE, ARDENNES (BATTLE OF THE BULGE) AND RHINELAND INCLUDING CROSSING OF THE RHINE RIVER. RECEIVED 6 CAMPAIGN STARS AND 1 ARROWHEAD, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, PURPLE HEART AND A UNIT CITATION. HONORABLE DISCHARGE ON DECEMBER 19, 1945.