World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Irving Dankner
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Honored By
Mr. David Dankner
Relationship
Son
SERVED IN NORMANDY CAMPAIGN LANDED THERE FOUR DAYS AFTER THE INVASION. WAS WOUNDED 2 WEEKS AFTER THE INVASION IN FRANCE. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, BRONZE STAR AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL. AN UNKNOWN MEDIC WAS KILLED IN ACTION GETTING HIM OFF THE BATTLE FIELD AND SAVING HIS LIFE.