Soldier Details
Division:
Army
,
25th Infantry Regiment 25th Army Division
Highest Rank:
PFCTheater of Operation:
Pacific
Served:
Jul 30, 1944
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Dec 1, 1945
Honored By:
Wife Eloise Pottberg and Sons Calvin & Craig
Biography
He was inducted approximately 7/30/1944. He went to the Philippines for the Liberation of Luzon. He was severely wounded in April of 1945. Henry was in recovery at several hospitals and was discharged in December of 1945. Medals awarded: Expert Rifleman Badge, Combat Infantry Badge, 3 Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart.