World War II Honoree

Alfred L. Volz

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Alhambra, Illinois

Honored By

David Volz & Family

Relationship

Son

751 TANK BATTALION. SERVED WITH 5TH ARMY IN ITALY. SAW FIRST COMBAT AT ANZIO FEBRUARY 1944; AMONG 1ST U.S. TROOPS TO ENTER ROME JUNE 1944; BREACHED THE GOTHIC LINE; SERVED IN FOUR MAJOR CAMPAIGNS; FOUGHT TO PO RIVER; RECEIVED BATTLEFIELD COMMISSION TO 2ND LIEUTENANT IN 1945 AFTER LEADING TANKS THAT CAPTURED CONVOY OF GERMAN SOLDIERS AND VEHICLES.