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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Adolph C. Gerszewski

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Grand Forks, North Dakota

Honored By

Dr. John M. Hoffman

Relationship

Cousin

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

KILLED IN ACTION ON APRIL 9, 1945 IN GERMANY. POSTHUMOUSLY AWARDED THE SILVER STAR (FOR HEROISM UNDER ENEMY FIRE), ALSO AWARDED A PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION. IN SEPTEMBER 1945, THE U.S. ARMY BASE IN KARLSRUHE, WEST GERMANY WAS NAMED FOR HIM.