World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Curtis William Volkamer
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
Stephen Volkamer
Relationship
Grandson
HE SERVED WITH THE 1216TH ENGINEER FIRE FIGHTING PLATOON AS A FIREFIGHTER IN ENGLAND, FRANCE, BELGIUM AND GERMANY. HE EARNED A BRONZE STAR FOR HIS ACTIONS FOLLOWING V1 ROCKET ATTACKS ON THE 15TH GENERAL HOSPITAL IN LIEGE, BELGIUM. HE RECEIVED A PURPLE HEART AS WELL AS FIVE BATTLE STARS DURING HIS SERVICE.