World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Christian C. Werthwein
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Union, New Jersey
Honored By
Christian C. Werthwein
FOUGHT IN THE BATTLES FOR GUAM AND LEYTE, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR AND THE PURPLE HEART AS A RESULT OF COMBAT ACTION ON LEYTE. MEDALS INCLUDED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN, VICTORY WWII, NEW JERSEY DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE AND THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION BADGE. STAFF SERGEANT IN THE 77TH DIVISION, 305TH INFANTRY, 3RD BATTALION, COMPANY L.