World War II Honoree

Richard E. Grimmie, Sr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

West Berlin, New Jersey

Honored By

Shirley Grimmie

Relationship

Daughter

SERVED IN GERMANY AND FRANCE. IN CHARGE OF RECEIVING, PROCESSING AND DISPATCHING REINFORCEMENTS. THE EUROPEAN CAMPAIGNS WHILE SERVING WITH THE 399TH FIRST INFANTRY DIVISION. RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR WITH 2 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER MEDAL, PURPLE HEART WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER, WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.