World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Bertrand F. Willhelm
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Dayton, Ohio
Honored By
Ashley Philips
Relationship
Granddaughter
BERT WILLHELM SERVED IN THE 114TH CHEMICAL COMPANY IN BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS IN NORTHERN FRANCE AND RHINELAND. HE RECEIVED THE GOOD CONDUCT METAL, A CAMPAIGN METAL WITH 2 BRONZE STARS AND A WWII VICTORY METAL. HE ALSO WAS RECOGNIZED FOR BUILDING A SYSTEM OF PIPES TO BRING HOT SHOWERS TO HIS COMPANY FROM A NEARBY RIVER.