World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Jack Gerrie
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Honored By
Mike Hemmert
HE WAS A COMPANY COMMANDER AT THE BATTLE OF FORT DRIANT IN 1944. FOR HIS ACTIONS HE WAS AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS ON DECEMBER 29, 1944. HE WAS KILLED BY ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE WHILE EXAMINING A CAPTURED GERMAN GUN.