World War II Honoree

Mervin D. Gordon

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Dr. Helen Gordon-Stern

Relationship

Sister

Was processed at Indiantown Gap near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and participated in maneuvers in the southern states before being sent overseas. Was stationed in England, france, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, and Czechoslovakia. Involved in extensive combat activity against the Nazis. His major combat was at the Battle of the Bulge. His specialty was communications. He was very proud to wear his uniform and the Cross of Lorraine shoulder patch.