World War II Honoree

Henry Ginder

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Blackman, Michigan

Honored By

Orville L. Kline

RANK: PRIVATE. SERVED IN EUROPE WITH THE 120TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 30TH INFANTRY ‘OLD HICKORY’ DIVISION ATTACHED TO THE U.S. 1ST ARMY. KILLED IN ACTION SUNDAY, JULY 30, 1944 DURING THE FINALE STAGES OF THE BATTLE FOR ST. LO. HE IS BURIED IN THE NORMANDY AMERICAN CEMETERY LOCATED AT COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, FRANCE. DECORATION AND CITATION: THE SOLDIER WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART FOR HIS SUPREME SACRIFICE IN DEFENSE OF HIS COUNTRY.