World War II Honoree

Francis W. Gamache

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Superior, Wisconsin

Honored By

Helen K. Gamache

Relationship

Wife

355TH ENGINEERS -- REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED ROADS FROM OMAHA BEACH OVER WHICH PASSED TROOPS AND SUPPLIES ACROSS FRANCE; CONSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAY BRIDGES AND CLEARANCE OF THE ALBERT CANAL; MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS OF RAIL LINES; KEPT SUPPLIES AND TROOPS MOVING. BUILT THE FIRST RAILROAD BRIDGE OVER THE RHINE RIVER IN 11 HOURS FOR ALLIED TROOPS TO CROSS AND GET SUPPLIES.