World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
William D. Gurtz
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Erie County, Ohio
Honored By
A Grateful American
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS; KILLED IN ACTION WHILE SERVING WITH THE 12TH ARMORED DIVISION, 714TH TANK BATTALION, IN THE EUROPEAN THEATERS OF OPERATION. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART.