World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Garland O. Hartsig
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Warren, Michigan
Honored By
Pam Markel & Irene Hartsig
Relationship
Daughter & Wife
SERVED IN COMPANY A, 44TH COMBAT ENGINEERS. AWARDED 2 PURPLE HEARTS, SILVER STAR, BRONZE STAR AND RECEIVED A BATTLEFIELD COMMISSION. LEAD A GROUP OF 22 MEN FROM BEHIND THE ENEMY LINES DURING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. RECEIVED THE SILVER STAR FOR HIS COURAGE IN THE FACE OF DIRE CIRCUMSTANCES.