World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
George N. Gerlach
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Chrisney, Indiana
Honored By
Kathy, Carolyn & Chris
Relationship
Daughters & Son
SERVED IN THE 673RD ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY MACHINE GUN BATTERY FROM DECEMBER 8, 1942 TO DECEMBER 31, 1945. BATTLES: BISMARCK ARCHIPELAGO, NEW GUINEA AND THE SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES. AWARDED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER RIBBON WITH 3 BRONZE STARS. PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH 1 BRONZE STAR, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, BRONZE ARROWHEAD AND THE DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE.