World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Edward J. Arendt
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
San Pedro, California
Honored By
A Grateful American
ENTERED THE ARMY NOVEMBER 25, 1940. SERVED IN WWII WITH THE 33RD INFANTRY DIVISION (THE PRAIRIE DIVISION), 123RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, 1ST BATTALION, COMPANY B, IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. CAMPAIGNS: NEW GUINEA, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. AWARDS: COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, PURPLE HEART, OAK LEAF CLUSTER TO PURPLE HEART.