Soldier Details
Division:
Army
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997th Engineer Treadway Bridge Company
Theater of Operation:
European
Served:
Nov 20, 1942
Honored By:
Wife Dorothy Tyrell Son Gailen Tyrell Daughter Donna Kline
Biography
Donald served 19 months overseas in France and Germany with the 977th Engineer Treadway Bridge Company. He supervised an 18 man work crew in placement and construction of pontoon and treadway bridges. They laid bridges under enemy artillery. Donald received a Good Conduct Medal and a Bronze Star for his service.