World War II Honoree

Edward George Ourada

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Antigo, Wisconsin

Honored By

Steven James Ourada

Relationship

Son

SERVED FROM OCTOBER 7, 1943 UNTIL AUGUST 7, 1945. HE WAS SERVING IN BELGIUM WHEN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE BROKE OUT. HE WAS PRESSED INTO THE LINE AT ST. VITH WHERE HIS UNIT WAS OVERRUN BY GERMAN TROOPS. HE SUFFERED A BULLET WOUND TO HIS FOOT AND CONCUSSION FROM ARTILLERY BLASTS. HE SURVIVED BY PLAYING 'DEAD' IN A FOXHOLE. HE RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE AND PURPLE HEART. HE CONVALESCED AT CAMP CARSON, COLORADO AND WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED DUE TO HIS DISABILITY.