World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert E. Walther
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Mayville, Wisconsin
Honored By
Mr. Thomas R. Walther
Relationship
Son
Served as tank driver and commander, 735th Tank Battalion, Patton's 3rd Army. Landed France several weeks after D-Day. Battled across France and Belgium, including the siege at Metz and Battle of the Bulge. Wounded by shrapnel January 1, 1945. Hospitalized over a year.