World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Melvin D. Heinold
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Deer Creek, Illinois
Honored By
Donald M. Heinold
Relationship
Son
ASSIGNED TO THE 28TH INFANTRY DIVISION AS FIRST AID MEDIC. PARTICIPATED IN 5 BATTLE CAMPAIGNS AND MARCHED IN PARIS LIBERATION PARADE. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART.