World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Walter V. Peternell
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Akron, Ohio
Honored By
Mrs. Helen Maxine Peternell
Relationship
Wife
Entered the Army on May 15, 1943. Served with the 776th Field Artillery Battalion and took part in Battle of the Bulge. Received a battlefield commission serving under General Patton's 3rd Army, Headquarters. Discharged on August 3, 1946.