World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Richard S. Guptil
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Branford, Connecticut
Honored By
Ms. Barbara Guptil
Relationship
Wife
Courier and transportation Corps, worked in battle areas though not right up in the immediate front lines. Received two Bronze Stars. Was a mechanical engineer and young foreman in American Steel & Wire of U.S. Steel before leaving for France. (Reims-his headquarters). Married in 1941.