World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Andrew J. Goodpaster
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Granite City, Illinois
Honored By
Grateful American
COMMANDED TROOPS IN NORTH AFRICA AND ITALY DURING WWII. HE RECEIVED THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS, PURPLE HEART, SILVER STAR AND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDALS FROM THE ARMY, NAVY AND AIR FORCE. HE ALSO RECEIVED THE MEDAL OF FREEDOM.