World War II Honoree

Gilbert A. Gonzales

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Honored By

Charles Gonzales

Relationship

Son

HE WORK AT CALIFORNIA SHIPYARDS (CALSHIP) AS A WELDER BEFORE ENLISTING INTO THE ARMY ON February 12, 1944. HE WAS A COMBAT ENGINEER AND WELDER. SERVED AT THE INVASION OF LEYTE, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS WITH COMPANY A, 321st ENGINEER BATTALION OF THE 96TH INFANTRY DIVISION. HE WAS AWARDED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC SERVICE MEDAL, THE PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON, 2 BRONZE STARS AND A BRONZE ARROWHEAD.