World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Adrian Arthur Arlt
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Chaska, Minnesota
Honored By
Joyce Windschitl
Relationship
Daughter
SERVED IN THE ARMY FROM 1942-1944. ON NOVEMBER 1, 1943 WHILE STATIONED IN NEW CALEDONIA, THE AMMUNITION DUMP EXPLODED AND HE WAS INJURED, IN 'GRAVE CONDITION' BUT SURVIVED. HE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR 18 MONTHS. RECEIVED THE MERITORIOUS AWARD.