World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Lonnie J. Bert
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Silvis, Illinois
Honored By
Mrs. Lonnie Bert
Relationship
Wife & Children
Second group of men to cross the English Channel for the Battle of Normandy. Received the Purple Heart and three Bronze Stars. Was wounded on June 26, 1944 in Cherbourg, France. Was in the 79th Infantry Division.