World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Abelardo M. Gonzales, Sr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Falfurrias, Texas
Honored By
Dominic T. Biello
Relationship
Historian
SERVED AS A MEDIC FOR THE 507TH PARACHUTE INFANTRY REGIMENT. HIS REGIMENT JUMPED INTO NORMANDY ATTACHED TO THE 82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION. DURING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE AND OPERATION VARSITY THE REGIMENT WAS PART OF THE 17TH AIRBORNE DIVISION.