World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Ivan Cruz
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
New York, New York
Honored By
Glenn Cruz
Relationship
Son
SERVED 1941-1945. UTAH BEACH WITH 4TH DIVISION, COMPANY C, 8TH INFANTRY; JUNE 6, 1944. WOUNDED IN ACTION; JULY 8, 1944. RECEIVED PURPLE HEART. ADVANCED THROUGH ENEMY LINES. SERGEANT OF 4TH DIVISION INFANTRY. HONORABLE DISCHARGE FROM ACTIVE DUTY; MAY, 1945.