World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Howard E. Wirsen
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Park Ridge, Illinois
Honored By
Mrs. Kristine Lindsay
Relationship
Daughter
Served in the 8th Infantry Division, in Europe. Participated in campaigns in France, Huertgen Forest, Belgium. Wounded in the Black Forest, Germany. Spent 5 years in the hospital. Received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and various campaign medals. Separated from Army, May 15, 1950.