World War II Honoree

Alex J. Gabrys

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Gilman, Wisconsin

Honored By

Margaret Gabrys

Relationship

Daughter

SERVED JUNE 16, 1941 TO SEPTEMBER 28, 1945 AS A TANK CREWMAN WITH 3RD ARMORED DIVISION. BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS: NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, ARDENNES, RHINELAND, CENTRAL EUROPE. WOUNDED IN ACTION AT ST. LO, FRANCE JULY 13, 1944 AND MAASBOCK, GERMANY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1944. RECEIVED EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER RIBBON WITH 1 SILVER STAR, 3 OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS, 1 SERVICE STRIPE, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, PURPLE HEART WITH 1 BRONZE OAK LEAF CLUSTER.