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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Lena Grussing

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Clara City, Minnesota

Honored By

Mark R. Gruessing

Relationship

Grandson

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

LIEUTENANT. SERVED AS A NURSE WITH THE 56TH EVACUATION HOSPITAL, ATTACHED TO THE 5TH ARMY. ENTERED SERVICE IN MARCH OF 1942 AT FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS. WAS DEPLOYED IN APRIL OF 1943 WITH THE 56TH TO NORTH AFRICA SERVING AT BIZERTE, AMONG OTHER LOCATIONS. IN SEPTEMBER OF 1943 THE 56TH WENT TO ITALY, AND SERVED AT PAESTUM BEFORE GOING TO THE ANZIO BEACHHEAD FIVE DAYS AFTER THE INVASION FORCE. REMAINED WITH THE 56TH UNTIL RETURNING TO THE UNITED STATES IN SEPTEMBER, 1945.