World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Walter Wood Hess, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Pennsylvania
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
Brigadier General. He served as Artillery Commander of 36th Infantry Division. Participated in the Allied Invasion of Italy, Battle of Monte Cassino, Operation Shingle, Operation Dragoon, and Colmar Pocket. Received the Legion of Merit.