World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Walter Gerszewski
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Minto, North Dakota
Honored By
Dr. John M. Hoffman
Relationship
Nephew
AWARDED THE SILVER STAR FOR HEROISM, GERMANY NOVEMBER 1944, WHILE SERVING IN THE 95TH INFANTRY DIVISION OF PATTON'S 3RD ARMY. SUFFERED GUNSHOT WOUND DURING FIERCE FIRE FIGHT IN SAME BATTLE; SURVIVED. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART.