World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Eugene Herman Niess
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Cleveland, Ohio
Honored By
Ms. Allison Knowles
Relationship
Friend
Was in Rifle Company K, 271st Infantry, 69th Division, from Siegfried Line to the Elbe River in Germany. Received the Bronze Star with oak leaf cluster, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, the European Theater of Operations Ribbon with two battle stars, and the American Theater Ribbon.