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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Curtis F. Behler

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Palmerton, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Ozark Researcher

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Activity During WWII

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS, 405TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, COMPANY B, 102ND OZARK DIVISION. KILLED IN ACTION IN GERMANY ON DECEMBER 23, 1944 SILVER STAR TO SECURE SUPPORT OF TANK DESTROYERS FOR HIS COMPANY WHICH WAS PINNED DOWN. HE MADE 6 TRIPS ACROSS SHELL SWEPT TERRAIN TO DELIVER FIRING DATA. MORTALLY WOUNDED. HE SUCCEEDED IN CALLING A COMRADE AND SUCCESSFULLY TRANSMITTED HIS LAST MESSAGE. PURPLE HEART.