World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Arthur Ostergaard
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Fresno, California
Honored By
Merilyn Ostergaard
Relationship
Wife
TANK DRIVER, RANK T-4, SERVED WITH 12TH ARMORED DIVISION, 23RD TANK BATTALION, HEADQUARTERS COMPANY. RECEIVED 3 BATTLE STARS. SERVED IN RHINELAND, ARDENNES-ALSACE, AND CENTRAL EUROPE. MYSTERY DIVISION LOANED TO GENERAL PATTON TO SPEARHEAD DRIVE TO THE RHINE. PARTICIPATED IN LIBERATION OF CONCENTRATION CAMPS. RECEIVED BRONZE STAR, EXPERT RIFLEMAN BADGE, AND COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE.