World War II Honoree

Donald Gilbertson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Milaca, Minnesota

Honored By

Jay, Janice & Joan Gilbertson

Relationship

Children

ENTERED NATIONAL GUARD 2/10/41. RECEIVED BASIC TRAINING IN LOUISIANA. SENT TO EUROPE AND LANDED ON NORMANDY BEACH 6/16/44 D-DAY +20. INJURED AND LEFT FOR DEAD IN NO MAN'S LAND NEAR ST. LO, FRANCE ON 7/29/44. CRAWLED TO HEDGE ROW AND RESCUED BY FRIENDLY TROOPS. SUSTAINED INJURIES REQUIRING MULTIPLE SURGERIES DURING 2 1/2 YEAR HOSPITALIZATION. DISCHARGED 12/24/46. AWARDED SILVER STAR AND PURPLE HEART.