World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Emil G. Erber, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
A Grateful American
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS; KILLED IN ACTION WHILE SERVING WITH THE 12TH ARMORED DIVISION, 56TH ARMORED INFANTRY BATTALION, HEADQUARTERS, IN THE EUROPEAN THEATERS OF OPERATION. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART.