World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Edward C. Gleason
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Buffalo, New York
Honored By
Joanna W. Gleason
Relationship
Wife
SERVED IN 3RD INFANTRY DIVISION, 1942-1944. FOUGHT IN 3 DIFFERENT CAMPAIGNS. EARNED 2 PURPLE HEARTS, 2 BRONZE STARS AND THE COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE. LOST HIS FOOT DURING BATTLE NEAR THE VOLTURNO RIVER, ITALY.