World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Anthony J. Ozanich
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Honored By
Anthony Ozanich
Served with Army Infantry, Company C, 81st Chemical Mortar Battalion. Served in Normandy Invasion, landed on Omaha Beach June 6, 1944; Normandy, Rhineland, Central Europe, Northern France, and Ardennes. Company C fought blooded battles in Hedge Rows. Attacked Hill 192 June 15, 1944. A concussion grenade (Potato Masher) exploded near his head, knocked him down, caused bruises, severe headache, and ringing in his ears which continues to this day.