Purple Heart G surname listings
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Purple Heart "G" Surnames

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NameRankDate / {*}Asterisk
indicates Fatal wounds
Location of incidentHome Town: Other Information Submitter or SourceProof Received
Gable, Arthur JuniorT/Sgt.February 27, 1943 {*}French Algeria, North AfricaVernon, TexasArmySubmitted by: William R. Cooper 
Gabriel, Christian J.Sgt.April 15, 1945 {*}Remsheid, GermanyNew York, New YorkClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Richard A. Gabriel 
Gadd, Charles DorselT/Sgt.1944Battle of the BulgeCharleston, West Virginia101 AirborneSubmitted by: William Gadd 
Gaffney, George Philip, Jr.2nd Lt.March 11, 1944 {*}Finesterrt Mountains, New GuineaMadison, WisconsinClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his daughter: Patricia Gaffney-Ansel 
Gahagan, Morris J.Pfc.March 20, 1944Northern FrancePlymouth, WisconsinClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his son: Michael Gahagan, Sr. 
Gaines, Gerald CorbettSgt.May 8, 1944 {*}Philippine IslandsElectra, TexasClick here for more about this recipient
Click here to view a website honoring him
Submitted by his Nephew: Lynn WrightYes
Gall, Howard ArthurSgt.August, 1945FranceHenderson, North CarolinaArmySubmitted by: Peggy Hoffner 
Gallagher, Charles P.PfcOctober 24, 1944Leyte, Phillipine IslandsNew Haven, CTInfantryGovernment Military PaperworkYes
Gallagher, Gerard James2nd Lt.August 26, 1944 {*}North SeaBrooklyn, New YorkClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Gerard J. Gallagher, Jr. 
Gallant, Edward JosephPfc.May 12, 1944Monte Cassion, ItalySomerville, MassachusettsClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his son: Jeffrey Gallant 
Garcia, AndrewPolice OfficerMarch 21, 1997Madison, Wisconsin Was Shot in the leg while trying to capture a known felon  
Garcia, David IvanPfc.1964VietnamDenver, ColoradoArmySubmitted by: Helen Garcia 
Garcia, JimmySp-4May 1, 1968VietnamPeoria, ArizonaArmySubmitted by: B. Garcia 
Garcia, RudolfoPvt.1944WWIILos Angeles, CaliforniaUS Army Rangers France BulgeSubmitted by: Helen Leon 
Gardener, Parson E.Pvt.December 2, 1944 {*}Linnich, GermanyDeville, Louisiana405 Regt. 102nd Infantry Division, ArmySubmitted by His Niece: Shannon Nolan 
Gardner, Earl LeeV-6September 9, 1943NewfoundlandBloomington, IndianaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: James R. Gardner 
Gardner, JeffreyS/Sgt.June 25, 1996Dhahran, Saudia Arabia Air Force; Was wounded by a terrorist bombing at Khobar Towers  
Gardner, William G.E-4June 16, 1968VietnamDetroit, Michigan Submitted by the recipient 
Gargano, Peter Feb., 1943 {*}Kasserine Pass, North AfricaBrooklyn, New YorkArmy, 701st Tank Destroyer Bn., 1st Armoured Div.Submitted by his Nephew: Peter Freeland 
Garrett, HowardS/Sgt.June 25, 1996Dhahran, Saudia Arabia Air Force; Was wounded by a terrorist bombing at Khobar Towers  
Garrison, Eugene D. January 11, 1945 {*}Wildenguth, FranceAnderson, IndianaArmy, Company F, 180th Infantry, 45th Infantry DivisionSubmitted by: Tom Lane 
Garrison, JackSgt.April 8, 1945GermanyElizabethton, TennesseeArmySubmitted by: Jack A. Garrison 
Gartland, John W.Sgt.July 13, 1945European Theatre of OperationsRoaring Springs, PennsylvaniaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Ken Osborne 
Gartner, Frederick P.Pvt.June 28, 1944 {*}Rome, ItalyPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Frederick P. Lohr 
Garza, Ruben V.Pvt.January, 1944Ardennes, BelgiumSaginaw, MichiganArmy, received a severe leg wound while a participant in The Battle of the Bulge.Submitted by: Rachel Garza 
Gasser, William V.2nd Lt.World War II Sheboygan, WisconsinClick here for more about this recipientTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Gaughan, Gerard T.Pfc.July 10, 1944 {*}Mortain, FranceScranton, PennsylvaniaArmySubmitted by his Nephew: Gerard T. Gaughan 
Gavin, James MauriceCol.July 11, 1943Biazza Ridge, SicilyMt. Carmel, PennsylvaniaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Ellen Bock 
Gaydos, John, Jr.SRAJune 25, 1996Khobar Towers, Dhahran Saudi ArabiaJourdanton, TexasJohn was injured in the terrorist bombing Submitted by the recipient 
Gee, AlbertPvt.September 23, 1943 {*}Piazza, ItalyCordele, GeorgiaArmySubmitted by his Nephew: Royce Gee 
Geier, Henry J.Pfc.April 22, 1944Bouganville, Solomon IslandsHamilton, OhioClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Jeff Geier 
Gell, Jack EarlSgt.November 14, 1965 {*}Ia Drang Valley, VietnamMontmorenci, South CarolinaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Rebecca Gell Workentine 
Gensch, Willard C. December, 1942New GuineaSheboygan, Wisconsin128th Infantry; was also awarded Combat Infantryman's badgeTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
George, JohnniePvt.May, 1945LuzonPalestine, TexasArmy, Co. L., 135th InfantrySubmitted by Cherri George 
Georgeson, Harold OrdeanPfcMarch 9, 1952 {*}Kuam, KoreaEsmond, North Dakota Submitted by Dona (Georgeson) Nichols 
Gerardo BlasPfc.December, 1944Battle of the BulgeOnterio, CaliforniaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his Daughter: Sharon Gerardo 
Geres, Henry V. April 12, 1943 Sheboygan, WisconsinCoast Guard Med. Res.Taken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Gerhartz, Gordon R.S/Sgt.World War II Sheboygan, WisconsinClick here for more about this recipientTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Gier, Nicholas J.Radioman
3rd Class
July 24, 1944Yellow Beach #1
Invasion at Guam
St. Louis, MissouriClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by little sister: Gert Gier Fresenburg 
Gilbert, MaryS/Sgt.June 25, 1996Dhahran, Saudia Arabia Air Force; Was wounded by a terrorist bombing at Khobar Towers  
Gilbreath, Robert DouglasPvt.December, 1944 {*}Battle of the BulgeKensington, Georgia3rd ArmySubmitted by: W. J. Hopkins 
Gilipsky, Peter W. 1944 Sheboygan, Wisconsin41st Armd. InfantryTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Gill, Joseph L.T/Sgt.August 17, 1944FranceOverton, TexasArmySubmitted by: Jennifer Hale 
Gillett, Sam D.LtWorld War II {*}French SectorSheboygan, Wisconsin2nd Bn. Btry C.Taken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Gillingham, Richard J.Pfc.September 13, 1944 {*}Futa Pass, ItalyPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaArmySubmitted by: Patrick B. Kozak 
Gillum, RichardPvt.1952KoreaGreenup, Kentucky Submitted by his son: Richard Gillum, Jr. 
Ginelli, BenS/Sgt.
Lt.
1943
December, 1944
GermanyNewark, New JerseyClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Gene Tanala 
Gipson, Seibert A.Pvt.December 25, 1944 {*}Bastogne, BelgiumSikeston, MissouriArmySubmitted by: Ron Gipson 
Gise, Donald RichardPfcOctober 4, 1968 {*}Long An Provence, VietnamSpring Grove, PennsylvaniaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Harold "Doc" Peterson 
Givan, Philip L.Cpl.June 17, 1944Saipan, Islands / Marianas IslandsSparta, IndianaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Melanie Givan Bentley 
Glasgow, CarrollT/Sgt.October, 1942Rome, ItalyHelmer, IndianaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his son: Roger Glasgow 
Gleason, James December 8, 1941 {*}Hickman Field, HawaiiPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Frank Devlin 
Gleason, Lawrence P.2nd Lt.January 21, 1944 {*}Rapido River, ItalyJersey City, New JerseyArmy, Also awarded Silver Star. Served with 36th Infantry Division (Texas Division)Submitted by: Lawrence J. Gleason 
Glenn, AverbeckSfc.October 3, 1951KoreaBuffalo City, WisconsinArmySubmitted by the Recipient 
Goble, John H.Pfc.November 5, 1944Nancy, FranceBig Rock, VirginiaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his Grandson: Don D. Goble II 
Godwin, Howard EugenePvt.July 13, 1944 {*}FranceTampa, FloridaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Janette Davila 
Goetsch, Harold F.CplWorld War II Sheboygan, WisconsinNavy; also awarded a Bronze StarTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Goetsch, Willard H.Pfc.February 21, 1945 Sheboygan, WisconsinAlso awarded a Combat Infantryman's BadgeTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Goff, Lyle V.Sgt.1943ItalyTwin Valley, MinnesotaArmy, Severe leg injury due to enemy rifle attack.Submitted by: Neil Wiger 
Goldberg, DavidPvt.April 24, 1945Bologne, GermanySuffern, New YorkClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Ross A. Berkoff 
Golden, Lanny R.Sgt.August 23, 1968L.Z. Sharon, VietnamLemont Furnace, PennsylvaniaArmySubmitted by the Recipient 
Goldman, Henry World War II Sheboygan, WisconsinAwarded a silver star and one Oak Leaf ClusterTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Goldman, Leonard M.S/Sgt.April 8, 1945Buchold, GermanyMinneapolis, MinnesotaArmy, was also awarded a silver starSubmitted by his son-in-law: Charles C. Gamson 
Goldmann, HaroldPfcAugust 27, 1944FranceSheboygan, WisconsinClick here for more about this recipientTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Goldwater, James J.T/Sgt.April, 1945 {*}LuzonSheboygan, Wisconsin382 A.A.A. (A.W.)Taken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Gollnick, Wilfred J.Pfc.June 25, 1944Grassette, ItalyElk Creek, CaliforniaCompany H, 517th Parachute InfantryGovernment Military PaperworkYes
Gonya, Benjamin A.Pvt.October, 1944LuxembourgMillinocket, MaineClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his Niece: Sandra Rowe 
Gonzales, HectorM/Sgt.June 25, 1996Dhahran, Saudia Arabia Air Force; Was wounded by a terrorist bombing at Khobar Towers  
Gonzales, RafaelL/Cpl.March 13, 1970VietnamHouston, TexasMarinesSubmitted by the Recipient 
Goodall, Jack CharlesS/Sgt.April 12, 1945GermanySalina, KansasArmy, was awarded the European Theater Medal & Good Conduct Medal.Submitted by his Daughter: Jackie Burnett 
Goode, Ronald L.CW2June 17, 1969Fish Hook region of CambodiaLouisville, KentuckyClick here for more about this recipient  
Goodness, Kenneth GlenPfc.August 14, 1969 {*}Kontum Province, VietnamNekoosa, WisconsinArmySubmitted by his Cousin: Mike Faust 
Goos, Jacob William, Jr.TMV3/CMay 24, 1944Sinking of USS BlockAbsecon, New JerseyNavy, Sinking of the USS Block Island CVE21Submitted by the Recipient 
Gordon, A. CedricSgt.December, 1944Battle of the BulgeCincinnati, OhioArmySubmitted by: Douglas Gordon 
Gore, RubenSgt.July, 1944 {*}FranceSheboygan, Wisconsin60th InfantryTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Gorgas-Cabrera, EmilianoCWO W-3May 12, 1951Chorwon, KoreaCorozal, Puerto RicoClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by the Recipient 
Gorter, JosephPvt.June, 1944 Sheboygan, Wisconsin863 Engr. Arn. Btl.Taken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Gottsacker, Harold A.Lt.1944 Sheboygan, Wisconsin1st Regt., 1st Bn. Co. ATaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Goudy, James R.M/Sgt.March 10, 1953
July 8, 1953
Songck'on'Dong
Sonbyok N. Korea
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Submitted by the Recipient 
Goulet, Frank RaymondS/Sgt.March 1, 1945 {*}GermanyOutlook, WashingtonClick here for more about this recipient  
Graf, Joseph EdwardT/Sgt.March 1, 1945
March 5, 1945
WWIIPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaArmySubmitted by: Mary Lou Magers 
Graham, Owen Russell1st. Lt.October, 1944 {*}South China SeaRiverside, CaliforniaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Jenny Graham-Genovese 
Graham, William CharlesPvt.July 11, 1944 {*}St. Lo, FranceMalden, MassachusettsClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Susan R. Rogge 
Grancio, Michael J.Pfc.August, 1944Normandy, FranceMaspeth, New YorkArmySubmitted by his son: Michael Grancio 
Grant, Charles E.1st. Lt.September, 1943ItalyEmlenton, PennsylvaniaArmyGovernment Military PaperworkYes
Grantham, WilliamSgt.March 3, 1970VietnamOklahoma City, OklahomaArmySubmitted by the recipient 
Graskamp, Earl 1944 Sheboygan, WisconsinArmyTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Grasser, Sylvanus Simon George1st. Lt.April 24, 1944 {*}Milne Bay, Near Hihilai, New GuineaMarinette, WisconsinArmy, was killed when a mine blew up and is buried at sea in shark infested watersSubmitted by: Amy Kistner 
Grasso, Peter DelSeaman 2/CJuly, 1945Asiactic AreaNew York, New YorkNavy ReserveSubmitted by: Peter P. Nuzio, Jr. 
Graul, Donald O.1st Lt.June 6, 1944Normandy, FranceDetroit, MichiganArmy, Bronze Star. CBI, POW Medal and two other Purple HeartsSubmitted by: Edmund S. Rumowicz 
Gray, Delbert L.Pfc.May 7, 1945 {*}Villa Verde Trail
Luzon, Philippines
Toledo, WashingtonAlso was awarded a Bronze StarSubmitted by his grandson: Verdie Bowen 
Gray, Kenneth LeonardT/Sgt.August 4, 1944Germany - Brux.Poplar Bluff, MissouriClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Terri L. Johnson 
Graziano, Anthony A.Pvt.October, 1944
January, 1945
France
Germany
Brooklyn, New YorkClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by the recipient 
Grazini, James Albert May 15, 1945Naha, JapanSeattle, WashingtonClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his daughter Patricia Grazini 
Green, Charles R.Pvt.September 14, 1944Siegfield Line GermanyDepauw, IndianaArmySubmitted byhis Daughter: Carolyn BaltzellYes
Green, Clare A.Sgt.April 22, 1945Pacific TheatreMiles City, Montana Submitted by: Lee Swope 
Green, Francis Marimon July, 1946FranceSecour, Illinois Submitted by: Elaine Dennison 
Green, Rob L.Tech-5December 17, 1944 {*}Wereth, BelgiumThomaston, GeorgiaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Dr. Dale Prentiss 
Green, Virgil MerrittS/Sgt.December 7, 1941Hickam Field, HawaiiJacksonville, Florida Submitted by his grand-daughter: Jamie Margaret Green 
Greene, Charles D.Pfc.June 30, 1966Thuy Hoa, VietnamSouthgate, MichiganMarinesSubmitted by the Recipient 
Greer, Christopher J.PfcMay 12, 1944MTONew York, New YorkClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Laura Greer Tressle 
Greiner, Gregory PaulCpl.February 21, 1969
February 23, 1969
Quang Nam, VietnamMillbrae, CaliforniaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by the RecipientYes
Greisch, Clement M.CplOctober, 1944 Random Lake, Wisconsin67th F.A. Armd; was also awarded the Presidential CitationTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Grenier, Philip SebastianSgt.October 27, 1983 {*}Grenada InvasionWorchester, MassachusettsArmy Ranger, was also awarded the Bronze StarSubmitted by: Jean A. Grenier 
Griffin, James D.Sgt.April 2, 1966
September 28, 1966
VietnamCamarillo, CaliforniaMarineSubmitted by the Recipient 
Griffin, Vernon C. December 26, 1943Island off New BritainPoway, CaliforniaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Jennifer Fernandes 
Grimes, Clyde DonLt.January 1, 1943 {*}Buna Beach, New GuineaWichita, KansasArmySubmitted by his Daughter: Alice Grimes Daeschner 
Grimley, David J.L/Cpl.May, 1968Hue City, VietnamAustin, MinnesotaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his Nephew: Michael Gunther 
Grimm, RudyS/Sgt.June 25, 1996Dhahran, Saudia ArabiaRaritan, NJAir Force, was wounded by terrorist bombing at Khobar Towers  
Grizzle, Wendell RaePfc.October 1, 1966 {*}VietnamRawls, TexasMarine CorpsSubmitted by: Russell W. Moore 
Grokett, Claude MiltonPfcMarch 10, 1945Santa Maria, Luzon, Philippine IslandRichmond, CaliforniaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Joe (Grokett) Bowman 
Groves, Earl B.T/Sgt.September 27, 1944 {*}Kassel, GermanyFalls Creek, Pennsylvania8th Air Force - 445th BGSubmitted by his nephew: David GrovesYes
Grube, Carl T. {*}WWIISheboygan County, Wisconsin Sheboygan County Veterans Memorial 
Gruenke, Alphonse W. December, 1943ItalySheboygan, WisconsinArmyTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Gruenwald, Michael J.Pfc.March 11, 1969 {*}Tay Ninh, VietnamRedfield, South DakotaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Donald Kalahar 
Gruner, Jack D.T/Sgt.November 1, 1944ViennaChicago, IllinoisClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his Daughter: Susan V. GrunerYes
Grunke, Gilbert E.Pfc.September 10, 1944 {*} Sheboygan Falls, WisconsinCo. H, 11th InfTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Guard, Charles A., Sr.Cpl.1943ItalyRichmond, VirginiaArmySubmitted by: William Guard 
Gugel, Donald L.Cpl.January 7, 1967Danang, VietnamC.M.C.H., New JerseyMarines, Patrol SniperSubmitted by the Recipient 
Gunderson, Donald May, 1944 Sheboygan Falls, WisconsinNavyTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Gurtner, Ernst H.Pfc.February 4, 1945 {*}ETOHartford, WisconsinArmy, Ernst was in the 112th Infantry, 28th Infantry DivisionSubmitted by: Jeffrey S. Nettesheim 
Guth, Howard J.1st Lt.World War II Sheboygan, WisconsinMarineTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
NameRankDate / {*}Asterisk
indicates Fatal wounds
Location of incidentHome Town: Other Information Submitter or SourceProof Received

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