World War II Honoree

Lawrence G. Christiansen

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Long Branch, New Jersey

Honored By

Mr. Lawrence G. Christiansen

Relationship

Self

47th Infantry, 9th Division, Private First Class. Entered combat in June 1944. Fought in Battle of Normandy, Sainte-Mere-Eglise to Cherbourg, back to ST. Lo. Wounded July 17, 1944. Awarded Combat Infantryman Badge, Bronze Star, Oak Leaf, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European Theater of Operations Campaign Medal, 2 Battle Stars, WWII Victory Medal, French Croix De Guerre and New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal.