World War II Honoree

John Joseph Gerl

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Joliet, Illinois

Honored By

Diane M. Kezerle

HE SERVED WITH THE 113TH ENGINEERS C COMPANY, DURING WWII. HE RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR FOR HIS BRAVERY AND HEROISM WHILE ENGAGED IN ACTION IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS AND 3 ADDITIONAL BRONZE BATTLE STARS, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER RIBBON, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON, 3 OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS, AND ONE SERVICE STRIPE.