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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Herman Joseph Poelker

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Richmond Hill, New York

Honored By

Richard A. Poelker

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

U.S. ARMY, 75TH DIVISION, 'THE BULGE BUSTERS'. SERVED AS A RIFLEMAN; TECHNICIAN 5TH GRADE/ CORPORAL. SERVED IN ARDENNES CAMPAIGN (BATTLE OF THE BULGE), AND RHINELAND CAMPAIGN. RECEIVED TWO BATTLE STARS, BRONZE STAR MEDAL, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.