World War II Honoree

MICHAEL C. BILDER

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Chicago Ridge, Illinois

Honored By

Mr. Eugene Fairfield

Relationship

Brother-in-law

3RD U.S. ARMY, 5TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 2ND REGIMENT, 2ND BATTALION, COMPANY G. BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS IN NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND, ARDENNES, ALSACE AND CENTRAL EUROPE. MEDALS AND AWARDS: BRONZE STAR WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN DEFENSE MEDAL, OCCUPATION MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER RIBBON WITH ONE SILVER BATTLE STAR, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, 7 OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS AND 1 SERVICE STRIPE. INDUCTION: 4/10/41. SEPARATION: HONORABLE DISCHARGE 8/9/45.