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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Walter C. Wetzel

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Roseville, Michigan

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS. SERVED WITH THE 13TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 8TH INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER. AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM ON APRIL 3, 1945 NEAR BIRKEN, GERMANY. KILLED IN ACTION ON THAT DAY. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART WITH AN OAK LEAF CLUSTER.