World War II Honoree

Avalo Roger Grim

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Westerville, Nebraska

Honored By

Karilyn Ellingson

Relationship

Daughter

ASSIGNED TO THE 893RD TANK DESTROYER BATTALION. HE ARRIVED IN ENGLAND JANUARY 20, 1944. IN JUNE OF 1944, HE CROSSED THE ENGLISH CHANNEL ENTERING FRANCE AT OMAHA BEACH, FIGHTING IN THE BATTLES OF NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE AND RHINELAND. HE WAS CAPTURED BY THE GERMANS NOVEMBER 7, 1944 AND WAS A PRISONER OF WAR UNTIL JUNE 6, 1945. HE RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART FOR BEING WOUNDED IN ACTION.