World War II Honoree

Edwin H. Gordon

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Cattaraugus Territory, New York

Honored By

Edna Gordon

Relationship

Wife

SERVED WITH THE 5TH ARMORED DIVISION IN EUROPE. HIS EXEMPLARY SERVICE AND HEROISM IN COMBAT WAS RECOGNIZED TWICE HAVING BEEN DECORATED WITH THE SILVER STAR MEDAL WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER. HIS OTHER AWARDS INCLUDE THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL.