World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Carl Gochman
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Carl Gochman
Platoon Leader for 60mm Mortar Squads. Served in France, Germany and the Battle of the Bulge. Served with 87th Infantry Division, Company I, 347th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Battalion. Received the American Campaign Medal with 3 Battle Stars, Combat Infantry Badge, Good Conduct Medal, Bronze Star, Expert (rifle, mortar, machine gun, bayonet, pistol), Presidential Unit Citation, Victory Medal with German Occupation Bar and American Defense Ribbon with 3 Stars. Served from June 20, 1944 to September 1946.