World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Harry C. Ertel
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Wilmington, Ohio
Honored By
Dr. Harry C. Ertel
Battery C, 258th Field Artillery Battalion, attached to Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF) in military government, working with civilian population and aiding U.S. troops; attached to General Patton's 3rd Army as it progressed through Germany and Austria. Received Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 3 Bronze Stars, WWII Victory Medal.