World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Richard H. Acker
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Honored By
James Acker
Relationship
Nephew
MEDIC WITH 373RD COMBAT ENGINEERS; LANDED ON OMAHA BEACH ON D-DAY PLUS 3, CAME UNDER ENEMY STRAFING FIRE; TOOK PART IN 'HEDGEROW' BATTLES, ST. LO, PORT FACILITY SUPPORT, BATTLE OF THE BULGE AND REMAGEN BRIDGE CAMPAIGNS.