World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Walter C. Garchow
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Livonia, Michigan
Honored By
Anita Garchow
Relationship
Wife
PLATOON SERGEANT OF COMPANY K, 3RD BATTALION, 24TH DIVISION, 34TH INFANTRY, 6TH ARMY FOR OVER 2 YEARS. DURING WHICH TIME HE WAS AWARDED 6 BRONZE STARS, A SILVER STAR WHICH WAS PRESENTED IN THE FIELD BY ELEANOR ROOSEVELT AND THE PURPLE HEART FOR INJURIES RECEIVED ON MINDANAO, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS 5 MAY 1945.