World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Anthony J. Guresz
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Cohoes, New York
Honored By
Mrs. Joanna Truax
Relationship
Sister
Was with the 101st Airborne Division at Bastogne, when surrounded on December 17, 1944. A demand to surrender was received by their Commander, McAuliffe. Relief came on December 26, 1944 from the 7th Armored Tank Division. Was wounded and received the Purple Heart.