World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Richard V. Christel
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Honored By
Jeffrey Christel
Relationship
Grand Nephew
CORPORAL. SERVED WITH THE 552ND FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION, VII CORPS, 1ST ARMY. AWARDED THE COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, BRONZE STAR MEDAL WITH 1 OAK LEAF CLUSTER, ARMY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN SERVICE MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN SERVICE MEDAL WITH 3 BATTLE STARS, WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND ARMY OF OCCUPATION MEDAL WITH 'GERMANY' CLASP.