World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Ferdinand Gottlieb
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Dobbs Ferry, New York
Honored By
Bernice Gottlieb
Relationship
Wife
Served in the 9th Army Air Corps, Signal Corps, Army Intelligence. Awarded 2 Bronze Stars. Led his all German-speaking men into battle on Omaha Beach on D-Day, suffering multiple casualties. Captured German radio equipment and used it to send misinformation to German Headquarters. Also fought at Battle of the Bulge.