World War II Honoree

Lawrence Julian Gaissert, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

College Park, Georgia

Honored By

Lawrence J. Gaissert III

Relationship

Son

SERVED WITH 235TH ENGINEER COMBAT BATTALION IN NORTH AFRICA, ITALY AND THE PACIFIC. AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE, 235TH ENGINEER BATTALION, FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES IN ACTION AGAINST THE ENEMY DURING THE ASSAULT ON MOUNT PORCHIA, ITALY JANUARY 4-8, 1944; THE BRONZE STAR FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE IN SUPPORT OF COMBAT OPERATIONS IN ITALY MAY 19-24, 1944; AND THE PURPLE HEART FOR INJURIES SUSTAINED ON FEBRUARY 28, 1945.