World War II Honoree

Lawrence P. Mumm

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Ordway, Colorado

Honored By

Tom & Maureen Mumm

Relationship

Son & Daughter-In-Law

ASSIGNED TO THE 818TH HELLCATS TANK DESTROYER BATTALION SPEARHEAD. INVOLVED IN THE BATTLE AT THE HEDGEROWS, GUARD DUTY AT INTERSECTIONS OF 5 ROADS, INVOLVED IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE, LIBERATED 2 OF THE CONCENTRATION CAMPS AND 1 PRISONER OF WAR CAMP. IN CHARGE OF WATCHING GERMAN SOLDIERS DEFUSE BOMBS IN AMMUNITION DUMPS. WAS A TANK DRIVER & DROVE STAFF CARS AND WAS UNDERNEATH A JEEP WITH GENERAL PATTON DURING A SHELLING.