World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Edward J. Gjertsen
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
Deloras E. Gjertsen
SERVED AS A MEDIC, PARTICIPATED IN 2 LANDINGS AND FOUGHT IN 5 BATTLES. WAS WOUNDED AND HOSPITALIZED FOR 3 MONTHS AND WENT BACK TO THE FRONT. WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART.