World War II Honoree

Frederick 'Fritz' Arndt, Sr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

North Arlington, New Jersey

Honored By

Grateful American

LANDED IN NORMANDY, FRANCE, IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE D-DAY INVASION. SERVED AS AN ARTILLERY GUNNER DURING CAMPAIGNS IN NORTHERN FRANCE, THE ARDENNES, CENTRAL EUROPE AND THE RHINELAND. RECEIVED A SOLDIER'S MEDAL FOR BRAVERY FOR REMOVING EXPLOSIVE FUSES FROM A BURNING BUILDING, SAVING THE LIVES OF MANY WHO WERE TRAPPED.