World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Gilbert L. Gongaware
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Irwin, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Ruby J. Gongaware
Relationship
Wife
SERVED WITH HEADQUARTERS BATTERY, 99TH DIVISION ARTILLERY AS A LINEMAN. BATTLES: RHINELAND, ARDENNES, CENTRAL EUROPE. RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH THREE BRONZE STARS.