World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Thomas A. Altenbach
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
Marguerite Altenbach
Relationship
Wife
Date of Entry; August 27, 1942 at Chicago, Illinois. Date of Discharge; September 20, 1945 at Bayonne, New Jersey. Rank; Technician 5th Grade. Sicilian and Naples-Foggia Campaigns, Rome-Arno Campaign, Southern France, Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns. Received the European-African-Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon with 1 Silver and 1 Bronze Battle Star, 4 Overseas Service Bars, 1 Service Stripe and Good Conduct Medal.