World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Gerard J. Fortier
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Willimantic, Connecticut
Honored By
Sandra F. Philips & 4 Sisters
SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATRE OF OPERATIONS WITH HEADQUARTERS COMPANY 3RD BATTALION, 169TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 43RD INFANTRY DIVISION IN GUADALCANAL, NORTHERN SOLOMON ISLANDS, NEW GUINEA AND LUZON. AWARDED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATRE CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH SILVER STAR ATTACHMENT, THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL. AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH ONE BRONZE SERVICE STAR, DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION, PURPLE HEART MEDAL AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.