World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Arthur J. Berthold
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Dumont, New Jersey
Honored By
A Thankful American
HE SERVED IN COMBAT WITH THE 43RD INFANTRY DIVISION IN NEW GUINEA AND THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS AND LATER, AS PART OF THE ALLIED FORCES OCCUPYING JAPAN. HE WAS DECORATED FOR HIS SERVICE, WHICH INCLUDED THE BRONZE STAR, THE NEW JERSEY DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL, AND THE PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL.