World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Vernon A. Altberg
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Lakewood, Colorado
Honored By
Olinger Mortuaries & Cemeteries
SERVED AS SQUAD LEADER IN COMPANY C, 253 INFANTRY, 63RD DIVISION. FOUGHT IN FRANCE AND GERMANY AND WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL.