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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William A. Griesau

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

New York

Honored By

Strauss Family

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Activity During WWII

Served at Battalion Doctor to the 248th Combat Engineers joining them at Camp Bowie, Texas in 1943 and serving in the European Theater of Operations, primarily with the 3rd Army. Served as one of 6 commanding officers in the engagement at the Rhine River Crossing, Wesel, Germany 24-25 March 1945 in the Medical Detachment, 248th Combat Engineer Battalion.