World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
George M. Ackerman, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Honored By
George M. Ackerman
Relationship
Son
SERVED IN THE U.S. ARMY WITH THE COMPANY K, 399TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 100TH DIVISION IN RHINELAND, GERMANY AND CENTRAL EUROPE. RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING DECORATIONS AND CITATIONS: WWII VICTORY MEDAL, 1 OVERSEAS SERVICE BAR, PURPLE HEART, CO. 135 HEADQUARTERS. 11TH EVACUATION HOSPITAL 5 FEBRUARY 1945, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER SERVICE MEDAL WITH 2 BRONZE SERVICE STARS. HONORABLE DISCHARGE ON 15 NOVEMBER 1945.