World War II Honoree

Donald H. Gore

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Hillrose, Colorado

Honored By

Tolly Ann Gore

Relationship

Wife

DRAFTED FEBRUARY 9, 1942. TANK COMMANDER IN 774TH TANK BATTALION -- LANDED ON UTAH BEACH, CROSSED FRANCE, LUXEMBOURG; TOOK PART IN BATTLE OF BULGE. FOUGHT IN ARDENNES MOUNTAINS, CROSSED RHINE RIVER AT REMAGEN ON DUDENDORF BRIDGE. INJURED MARCH 14, 1945; SENT TO HOSPITAL IN ENGLAND. RECEIVED PURPLE HEART. HONORABLY DISCHARGED ON OCTOBER 19, 1945.