World War II Honoree

Gerald W. Pankop

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Wabash, Indiana

Honored By

Mr. Gerald W. Pankop

Relationship

Self

THE PICTURE OF THE SOLDIER WAS TAKEN AFTER BOOT TRAINING AT CAMP FANNI, TAYLOR, TEXAS. HE WAS SHIPPED OVERSEAS AND LANDED AT LE HAVRE, FRANCE. FROM THERE, DIRECTLY SENT TO BELGIUM ON DECEMBER 1, 1943. ON THE ELSENBORN RIDGE IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. HE WAS HIT WITH A GERMAN MORTAR SHELL IN THE ARDENNES FORREST. HIS MAIN MEDALS ARE PURPLE HEART AND BRONZE STAR, AND ANOTHER ON A ROAD IN THE ARDENNES FOREST.