World War II Honoree

Walter R. Westrich

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Bright, Indiana

Honored By

Judy L. Day

Relationship

Daughter

SERVED AS A COMPANY CLERK AND RIFLEMAN, ASSIGNED TO THE 279TH MILITARY POLICE COMPANY IN THE EUROPEAN AND MEDITERRANEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS. AFTER ALL HOSTILITIES HAD SIZED WITH THE GERMAN ARMED FORCES, HE SERVED WITH THE OCCUPATION FORCES IN ITALY. AWARDED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL, ARMY OF OCCUPATION MEDAL AND THE M1 RIFLE MARKSMAN BADGE WITH RIFLE BAR. HE ENTERED THE SERVICE JUNE 28, 1945 AND HONORABLY DISCHARGED JANUARY 19, 1947.