World War II Honoree

Elmer G. Fritz Heiman

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Carroll, Iowa

Honored By

Mr. Elmer G. Heiman

Entered service on September 22, 1942 from Camp Dodge, Iowa. Was a Motor Sergeant 813. Left U.S. for Europe on November 3, 1943. Trained numerous companies in England on way to water-proof vehicles in preparation for D-Day invasion. Served in numerous battles and campaigns in Northern France, the Rhineland and Central Europe, including D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge. Served with the 60th Chemical Depot. Returned to the U.S. in November 1945 and was discharged on December 1, 1945. Decorations included 4 Overseas Service Bars, one Service Stripe, the American Campaign Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon with 3 Bronze Battle Stars, Good Conduct Medal and WWII Medal.