World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Edward A. Gehrke
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
Mrs. Florence M. Gehrke
Relationship
Wife
Participated in the invasion and battles for Okinawa April 1, 1945. Shipped to Tsingtao, China in September 1945, to participate in the surrender of the Japanese troops in China. Received the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, Victory Medal, CSM, CAR, Presidential Unit Citation and CWR.