World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Donald L. Cruse
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Cincinnati, Ohio
Honored By
Donald L. Cruse
Trained troops in FLorida. Spent 2-1/2 years in Italy as Combat Company Commander. Fought in winter Campaign in Apennines, the push into Po Valley, across Northern Italy and to the French Border. Final days at Trieste to keep 'Tito' out of Italy. Awarded a Silver Star for Gallantry in Combat.