World War II Honoree

Edward A. Hiltunen

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Nisula, Michigan

Honored By

Mrs. Donna M. Hiltunen

Relationship

Wife

SERVED WITH THE 478TH ORDNANCE EVACUATION COMPANY. DROVE A TANK-RETRIEVER IN EUROPE DURING WWII. HAULED AND TRANSPORTED DAMAGED AND NEW TANKS IN EUROPE. RECEIVED THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN RIBBON, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND 5 BRONZE SERVICE STARS FOR SERVICE IN NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, ARDENNES, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPEAN CAMPAIGNS.