World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Russell J. Gonda, Sr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Connellsville, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Friends of American Heroes
BATTERY 'B', 453RD ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY AUTOMATIC WEAPONS, 83RD INFANTRY DIVISION. PARTICIPATED IN FIVE MAJOR BATTLES, NORMANDY, BRITTANY, ARDENNES, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE. RECIPIENT OF FIVE STARS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE, AMERICAN THEATER AND WWII VICTORY RIBBONS. ATTAINED THE RANK OF TECHNICIAN 5TH GRADE.