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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William H. Fritz

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Chicago, Illinois

Honored By

Diane Fritz Rutledge

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Corporal; served March 11, 1943 - November 23, 1945 with the U.S. Army, 106th Division Reconnaissance Troop. His unit was assigned in the Ardennes, Northern France. He was taken captive by the Germans in 1944 and was held in Stalag 4B near Muhlberg, Germany from December 16, 1944 - May 23, 1945. He was awarded the Purple Heart, and served his country with honor.