World War II Honoree

Andy J. Ziros

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Westmoreland City, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Christy & Joseph Purnell

Relationship

Grandchildren

WAS A SMALL ARMS TECHNICIAN WHO SERVED IN THE 109TH ORDNANCE MAINTENANCE BATTALION IN NORTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE. HAD MANY RESPONSIBILITIES, INCLUDING DRIVING A JEEP FOR AN OFFICER. SERVED FROM 1942 TO 1945. RECEIVED AMONG OTHER AWARDS: THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND EXPERT BADGE WITH SUBMACHINE GUN AND CARBINE BARS.