World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Ernest Helmut Winkler
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Temple, Texas
Honored By
Larry Winkler
Relationship
Son
SERVED IN THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS, 485TH ENGINEER (HEAVY) SHOP COMPANY. INVOLVED IN THE PREPARATION FOR D-DAY INVASION. DURING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE SERVED AS A RED BALL EXPRESS DRIVER HAULING DYNAMITE TO DESTROY A FORWARD ALLIED AMMUNITION DEPOT.