World War II Honoree

Frank Ashley

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Cadillac, Michigan

Honored By

Patrick Ashley

Relationship

Grandson

MEMBER OF THE 40TH ENGINEER COMBAT REGIMENT. THE 40TH ENGINEER COMBAT REGIMENT WORKED THE BEACHES, REBUILT PORT FACILITIES, BUILT SUPPLY DUMPS, AND HAULED SUPPLIES TO SUPPORT THE 45TH DIVISION AND OTHER DIVISIONS OF THE 7TH ARMY. SAW ACTION IN NORTH AFRICA, SICILY, NAPLES-FOGGIA, ROME-ARNO, SOUTHERN FRANCE, CENTRAL EUROPE, RHINE VALLEY, VOSGES MOUNTAINS, ALSACE, GERMANY AND AUSTRIA TO THE DANUBE RIVER.