World War II Honoree

Alphonse F. Grinis

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Chicago, Illinois

Honored By

Beverly Grinis

Relationship

Daughter

SERVED AS A COMMUNICATIONS CHIEF IN THE 103RD INFANTRY. WOUNDED IN ACTION IN LUZON ON JANUARY 19, 1945, HE WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED. AWARDED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER RIBBON WITH 4 BRONZE BATTLE STARS, PHILIPPINE DEFENSE RIBBON WITH 1 BRONZE STAR, 6 OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS, 1 SERVICE STRIPE, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND THE PURPLE HEART. BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS IN NEW GUINEA, GUADALCANAL, NORTHERN SOLOMON ISLANDS AND LUZON.