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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Russell William Gahnz

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Wausaw, Wisconsin

Honored By

William Frederick Gahnz

Relationship

Son

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Activity During WWII

INDUCTED; MAY 1941. FOUGHT IN TROBRIAND ISLANDS AND KIRIWINA ISLAND IN NEW GUINEA, WITH 46TH ARMY ENGINEER CONSTRUCTION BATTALION. WOUNDED IN ACTION; OCTOBER 25, 1944. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL.