World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Carleton A. Fredericks
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Appleton, Wisconsin
Honored By
The Family of Carleton A. Fredericks
JOINED THE 32ND DIVISION, 127TH INFANTRY, COMPANY D FROM APPLETON, WISCONSIN. MOBILIZED FOR ACTIVE DUTY OCTOBER 1940. PARTICIPATED IN THE BATTLE OF BUNA IN NEW GUINEA AND WAS WOUNDED CHRISTMAS DAY 1942. HIS CONTINUED INVOLVEMENT INCLUDED LEYTE, LUZON, VILLA VERDE TRAIL. HE RECEIVED HIS HONORABLE DISCHARGE JULY 1945. SERVICE AWARDS: PURPLE HEART AND BRONZE STAR.