World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Ernest Portillos
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Pueblo, Colorado
Honored By
Daughter
HE WAS IN THE 101ST AIRBORNE, 501ST PARACHUTE INFANTRY REGIMENT, H COMPANY AND PARTICIPATED IN ALL OF THE CAMPAIGNS. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, WOUNDED 4 TIMES, ONCE IN HOLLAND AND 3 TIMES DURING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE.