World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Julius H. Gerson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Bronx, New York
Honored By
David A. Gerson
Relationship
Son
SERVED WITH COMPANY K, 382ND INFANTRY, 96TH DIVISION 'DEADEYES' IN THE PACIFIC AT LEYTE AND OKINAWA. AWARDED THE COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, BRONZE STAR, PURPLE HEART, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 2 BATTLE STARS AND A SERVICE ASSAULT ARROWHEAD.