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Purple Heart "B" Surnames

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NameRankDate / {*}Asterisk
indicates Fatal wounds
Location of incidentHome Town: Other Information Submitter or SourceProof Received
Babcock, George V.Pfc.November 20, 1943
June 14, 1944 {*}
SaipanWest Concord, MinnesotaClick here to go to a website honoring himSubmitted by his Nephew: Jeffrey W. BabcockYes
Bachenheimer, TheodorePfc.October, 1944 {*}HollandHollywood, CaliforniaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Kim Lupo 
Bacigalupi, John "Freddie" S/Sgt.July 17, 1944 {*}St. Lo, FranceSan Francisco, CaliforniaU.S. ArmySubmitted by: Jack Bacigalupi 
Badger, Dallas Lillard  December 7, 1944 {*}Philippine IslandsAdair County, KentuckyArmy, Dallas was with his unit when a sniper shot him from a tree.Submitted by: Ruby Badger Pruitt 
Badstein, Albert, Jr.SRAJune 25, 1996Dhahran, Saudi ArabiaTampa, FloridaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by the recipient 
Bahner, Halley L.Pfc.August 12, 1944 {*}North Africa AreaArdmore, OklahomaArmySubmitted by: Cynthia Ann Froehlich 
Bailey, Douglas M.Pfc.December 24, 1944Bastogne, BelgiumPort Angeles, WashingtonArmySubmitted by the recipient 
Bailey, HaskelPvt.July, 1943 {*}SicilyLaurens, South CarolinaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his Nephew: Rick H. Veal 
Bailey, Jimmie JacksonPfc.1943SicilySteele, AlabamaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his son: Arnold Bailey 
Bailey, RexPfcOctober 23, 1944Leyte, Philippine IslandsDesdemona, TexasCalvary, U.S. ArmyGovernment Military PaperworkYes
Bailey, Robert ThomasWarrant
Officer
December 17, 1971VietnamArlington, TexasClick here for more about this recipient
Click here to see a website Honoring Him
Submitted by his Sister-in-Law: Eileen BergYes
Bailey, Vernon JayPfcApril 23, 1945 {*}Florence, ItalyMoroni, UtahClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Elaine Barnes 
Bainbridge, John E. {*}WWIISheboygan County, Wisconsin Sheboygan County Veterans Memorial 
Baird, Calvin L.T-5October 1, 1944Kalborn, Luxembourg Army, Medical Det. 20th Engr Bn, also received a silver starSubmitted by his Father: Thomas Baird 
Baird, Howard O.Sgt.May, 1945 {*}Okinawa, JapanPhilbrook, MinnesotaCo C "1st Bn" 381st Inf., 96th Inf., Div., Army. He was my father's squad leader.Submitted by: Gene Chatham 
Baker, Charles D.Sgt.March 7, 1967VietnamTaylor, Michigan
Redwood City, California
Click here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: C.C.B. 
Baker, Elmer A.Sgt.December 24, 1944 {*}English Channel
Cherbourg, France
New Bloomfield, MissouriClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his Daughter: Sandra Baker Cardens 
Baker, RichardCTICJune, 1967Sinai Peninsula Click here for more about this recipient  
Baker, ScottS/Sgt.June 25, 1996Dhahran, Saudia Arabia Air Force; Was wounded by a terrorist bombing at Khobar Towers  
Bakers, Oscar A.Tech 4th Or.February, 1944ItalyMascoutah, IllinoisArmyGovernment Military PaperworkYes
Banks, Robert Warren, Sr.Lt.June 6, 1944Normandy, FranceOrange, VirginiaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his son: Robert Warren Banks, Jr. 
Bankston, Edward L.Pvt.October 24, 1944Leyte, Phillipine IslandsLouin, MississippiInfantry, U.S. ArmyGovernment Military PaperworkYes
Barbee, Thomas JosephSp-4January 24, 1967 {*}Phu Yen Province, VietnamChelsa, OklahomaArmySubmitted by: Johnathan L. Nelson 
Barber, David J.L/Cpl.September, 1966I Corps, VietnamAllenhurst, New JerseyMarinesSubmitted by: Barbara Barber 
Barbuto, Gaetano B. 1944 Boston, MA. Submitted by: Bernice Lameiras 
Barclay, James A.Pfc.1944St. Lo, FranceYonkers, New YorkArmy, injuries results in lose of leg and several fingersSubmitted by: Everett H. Pearsall 
Barham, Howard L.1st. Lt.March 14, 1945Coblentz, Germany
Rhine River
Fort Myers, FloridaMech Cav ReconnSubmitted by the Recipient 
Barksdale, Clifton L. (Bud)Pfc.December, 1944FranceAthens, AlabamaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his Grandson: Donnie Barksdale 
Barkyoumb, Walter JamesPvt.December 19, 1944 {*}FranceFairfax, VermontArmySubmitted by: Jo Ann Barkyoumb 
Barlow, Alfred Marion1st. Lt.November 2, 1918Meuse-ArgonneGallipolis, OhioClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Aaron Barlow 
Barnes, Julia S. World War II {*} Plymouth, WisconsinArmy NurseTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Barnette, Terry L.Pfc.September, 1969VietnamParkersburg, West VirginiaMarinesSubmitted by: Mary Barnette 
Barns, RobertE-51967 {*}Delta Rivers, VietnamSouthampton IL., New YorkClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: David Baillie 
Barrientos, Augusto L.Pfc.January, 1945RhinelandEagle Pass, TexasArmy, Good Conduct Ribbon, EAME Theatre Ribbon, 2 Bronze Battle StarsSubmitted by his Son: Juan BarrientosYes
Barrios, ManualPvt.June, 1944NormandyLos Angeles, CaliforniaArmy, recipient was in G company 506 PIR, 101 Airborne Division.Submitted by: Ernest Ramos 
Barrow, Roy EdwardM/Sgt.1950{*}KoreaYork, AlabamaArmy, MIA, also received the Bronze StarSubmitted by: Gloria Jean Barrow Pearson 
Barry, Edward Francis Sgt.February 15, 1969 {*}Long An Province, VietnamWantagh, New YorkClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Harold "Doc" Peterson 
Bartles, S. M.Pvt.June 21, 1944 {*}FranceAustin, TexasClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Sharon Bartles Lloyd 
Bartlett, EugeneSgt.1944ItalyPeru, IllinoisInjured in his legSubmitted by his granddaughter Gina 
Barton, Raymond Lee, Sr.Pvt.December 3, 1943 {*}Mt. Maggiore, ItalyElkhorn, West VirginiaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his son: Raymond L. Barton, Jr. 
Bartz, Rawald A. World War II Elkhart Lake, WisconsinCo. C, 1632 S.U.R.R.C.; also awarded the Combat Infantryman's BadgeTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Bary, Alex A.T-5August 10, 1944 {*}St. Lowe, FrancePittsburgh, PennsylvaniaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Tony Lonero 
Bass, John B.Sgt.May, 1944New GuineaGraham, OklahomaArmySubmitted by: James A. Bass 
Bastasic, PeterSgtJanuary, 1945 Sheboygan, WisconsinBrty. A211, C.A.(AA), Was also awarded two Oak Leaf ClustersTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Bates, David L.Sgt.January 21, 1970LZ jamie Tay Nihn Province, VietnamBellefontaine, OhioArmySubmitted by the Recipient 
Batestas, JamesLt.March 8, 1944 {*}GermanySalt Lake CIty, UtahArmy Air CorpsSubmitted by his Cousin: Richard GreenYes
Baty, Bill, Sr.Sgt. E-5November 12 & 13, 1965BauBang, VietnamNew Richmond, MichiganClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by the recipient 
Baudouin, Albert P., Jr.Pfc.December 31, 1944Belgium / FranceHahnville, LouisianaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his Brother-in-Law: Joseph W. Bergeron, Jr.Yes
Bauer, Max E.Sgt.
S/Sgt.
July 8, 1967
September 3, 1967
Quang Tri, Vietnam
Dong Ha, Vietnam
Snydersburg, PennsylvaniaMarines, Combat Action Ribbon, Received two purple heartsSubmiited by the Recipient 
Bauer, RobertPfc.January, 1945Leyte, Philippine IslandsNew York, New YorkClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Steven D. Bauer 
Baumann, Charles J.Pfc.July, 1945 Negros IslandSheboygan, Wisconsin185th InfantryTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Baumann, Leonard M.Pvt.April, 1945ItalySheboygan, Wisconsin438th Bombing Squadron, 319th Bombing GroupTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Baynum, Leroy WarrenPvt.November 1, 1943 {*}Salerno, ItalyFlag Springs, KentuckyClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Kenny C. Fossitt 
Baysura, StephenS/Sgt.June, 1944NormandyAmbridga, PennsylvaniaArmySubmitted by: James Craig Thompson 
Beach, Alby M.Pfc.January 26, 1945Philippine IslandsDecater, MichiganClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his Son: Jack A. Beach 
Beard, James Preston 1945Iwo JimaBedford, VirginiaMarines, Suffered shoulder woundSubmitted by: Patricia Beard Lamb 
Beaty, GordonPfcJune 17, 1945OkinawaSalem, New YorkMarineSubmitted by: Terry Haine 
Beauchamp, OmerAvn. Or., AO3November 24, 1943 {*}Solomon Island, off TarawaOlga/Walhalla, North DakotaNavy, USS Liscombe Bay; Torpedoed, MIASubmitted by Robert Omer Beauchamp 
Beaver, Johnnie R.PfcDecember 18, 1944Battle of the Bulge Click here for more about this recipientSubmitted by recipient 
Becker, Kenneth O.S/SgtApril, 1945WWIISheboygan, Wisconsin36th Amrd. InfantryTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Bedford, Warren JamesSgt.1942 {*}SaipanNatick, MassachusettsClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Mary Shobe 
Beebe, Charles H.PfcJuly 8, 1944FranceAnderson, IndianaArmySubmitted by: Blake Beebe 
Beebe, J.C.E-7June 18, 1950KoreaHartwell, Georgia Submitted by: Mike Beebe 
Behling, Edward G. February 13, 1945Manilla, PhilippinesDarboy, WisconsinArmySubmitted by: Todd Verboomen 
Behrens, AndrewE-3September 20, 1970VietnamChicago, IllinoisArmy, was also awarded a Bronze StarSubmitted by the recipient 
Behrens, Robert A. {*}WWIISheboygan County, Wisconsin Sheboygan County Veterans Memorial 
Belinkie, Isadore George2nd Lt.February 7, 1945 {*}AustriaBridgeport, ConnecticutAir ForceSubmitted by his Daughter: Barbara Belinkie Jepson 
Belk, Howard R.SgtOctober 20, 1943Leyte, Phillipine IslandsJoplin, MissouriInfantry, U.S. ArmyGovernment Military PaperworkYes
Bell, Albert J.Pfc.World War IIGermanySheboygan, WisconsinInfantryTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Bell, Joseph W.Lt.July, 1943 Sheboygan, WisconsinAir Corps; Wounds were received in a plane crashTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Bell, Robert G.1st. Lt.March 2, 1945 {*}Rhine River, GermanyNorfolk, VirginiaArmySubmitted by: Davis R. Dalby 
Benfield, StaceySRAJune 25, 1996Dhahran, Saudia Arabia Air Force; Was wounded by a terrorist bombing at Khobar Towers  
Bengtson, Walden W.Pfc.January 14, 1945Battle of the BulgeMontevideo, MinnesotaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Michael R. Bengtson 
Bennett, George DeweySP5May 26, 1967 {*}Ben Luc, VietnamGrantsboro, North CarolinaArmySubmitted by his Brother: Lloyd BennettYes
Bennett, James A.2nd Lt.December 23, 1944 {*}BelgiumJeffersonville, IndianaArmy, 4th Infantry DivisionSubmitted by: Charles L. Fout 
Bennett, Marshall L.Sgt.December 27, 1965Quang Nai, VietnamPort Arthur, TexasMarinesSubmitted by the Recipient 
Bennington, Ronald E-4March 17, 1968Happy Valley, VietnamNew JerseyMarineSubmitted by the Recipient 
Bentley, Horace AlbertPvt.March 31, 1945 {*}Cebu, PhilippinesMariettea, OklahomaArmy, He also received the Bronze Star and various other medals.Submitted by: Sonja Bentley 
Bentley, MichaelAFCJune 25, 1996Dhahran, Saudia Arabia Air Force; Was wounded by a terrorist bombing at Khobar Towers  
Berardi, David VincentPvt.January 5, 1945 {*}NormandyNemadolin, PennsylvaniaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Hugo J. Berardi 
Berg, John B. Sr.Sgt.March 2, 1944Modrath, GermanyHarrison, New JerseyClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his Son: John B. Berg, Jr. 
Bergeron, Robert JamesPfcOctober 4, 1968 {*}Long An Province, VietnamTyngsborb, MassachusettsClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Harold "Doc" Peterson 
Bergner, Laverne Ray June 6, 1945 {*}OkinawaWeatherford, OklahomaArmySubmitted by: Carol (Gaunt) Cornell 
Berkowitz, SeymourS/Sgt.February 4, 1944 {*}Toulon, FranceUtica, New YorkClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Jay Rosenblum 
Berry, David JoeSP/4 E-4March, 1968 {*}VietnamBellflower, CaliforniaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: John Bierer 
Berry, Ronald W.Sgt.August 16, 1969
February 12, 1970
Quang Tri Province, VietnamFrankfort, KentuckyMarinesSubmitted by the Recipient 
Berry, Willie LestonT-5December 16, 1944Battle of the BulgeGoldthwaite, TexasArmySubmitted by the RecipientYes
Beyer, Frederick H.PfcOctober 24, 1944 {*}PacificLos Angeles, CaliforniaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Tom Lane 
Bickers, Andrew PaulSgt.September 16, 1944Peleliu Island, Palau Islands 2nd Bn., 5th Regiment, 1st Marine Division  
Bickley, Robert PatrickPfcJune 6, 1944 {*}NormandyTucson, ArizoniaArmySubmitted by: William Joseph Bickley 
Biello, Dominic T.PfcDecember 26, 1944 {*}Ardennes (Battle of the BulgePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania Submitted by Dominic T. Biello 
Biesiada, Bernard J.Tech-5October 20, 1944Leyte, Phillipine IslandsDetroit, MichiganField Artillary, U.S.ArmyGovernment Military PaperworkYes
Bifano, Peter August 14, 1944 Sheboygan, WisconsinInfantryTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Bifano, Samuel J.S/Sgt.July 9, 1944Normandy, FranceCarbondale, PennsylvaniaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his Son: John Bifano 
Bignall, Bliss O., Jr.Pvt.Battle of the BulgeSt. Vith-BelgiumHeber City, UtahClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his son: Bliss O. Bignall, III 
Billey, Michael R.S/Sgt.August, 1944Magdeburg, GermanyElkhart, IndianaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his son: Don Billey 
Birch, Daniel P.HM3March 4, 1966 {*}Quang Tin, VietnamLos Angeles, CaliforniaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his friend: John Cook 
Bircher, John E., IIICapt.May, 1969Tay Ninh, VietnamPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by the RecipientYes
Bird, EdgarCpl1944 {*}FrancePattenburg, New JerseyArmySubmitted by: Harold Bird 
Birkle, Marius T.Lt.World War IIPacificSheboygan, WisconsinNavyTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Bishop, Dale AllenPfc.April 13, 1967 {*}Quang Ngai Province, VietnamDolton, IllinoisArmy, Dale served with the 1st Cavalry as a 11CIO. My friend you will be missed.Submitted by his friend: Randan Feminella 
Bizzozero, Alfred N.Pvt.May 6, 1943 {*}AfricaBrocton, MassachusettsArmySubmitted by: David Wiseman 
Bjerke, Howard E.PfcMarch 1, 1945Eldorf, GermanySan Jose, CaliforniaArmySubmitted by the Recipient 
Black, Dennie WalterPfc.November 17, 1965 {*}Ia Drang ValleyLaOtto, Indiana1st Bat/7th Calvary Air, was also awarded the Bronze Star.Submitted by: Kelly Shanks 
Black, Robert Russell1st Lt.1945New GuineaOklahoma City, OklahomaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Lillian H. Black 
Blackman, HaroldPvt.August 21, 1944 Sheboygan, WisconsinHdq. Co. Base Hdq.Taken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Blair, Samuel SylvesterPfc.October 5, 1944 {*}Peleliu, Palau, IslandsFredonia, KansasClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his Cousin: Bobby C. Blair 
Blaise, William F.Pvt.December 3, 1944 {*}FranceKeeseville, New YorkClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his Nephew Timothy E. Blaise 
Blanche, Edwin L.2nd Lt.March 24, 1945 {*}Wesel, GermanyDallas, TexasClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his Daughter: Alece Blanche Egan 
Blanchard, Edward KendallApp.-SeamnAugust, 1942Soloman IslandsDuxbury, MassachusettsNavy, He was on the USS Quincy when she was torpedoed by the Japanese fleet.Submitted by: Kendall Blanchard, II 
Blanke, Darwin A.S/Sgt.February, 1945Near Schmitt, GermanyPlymouth, WisconsinClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Doug Blanke 
Blanke, Richard GeorgeSeamenSeptember, 1944 {*}Sea of JapanAnnadale, Staten Island, New YorkClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Henry R. Blanke 
Blanscet, Harold Gene August 1, 1944Tinian, Marines IslandsDenning, ArkansasClick here for more about this recipient  
Blansit, AustinPfc.1944ItalyValley Head, AlabamaArmy, was wounded during the Battle of the CavesSubmitted by: Jane Blansit 
Blanti, John M.Cpl.September 15, 1950Tague, KoreaBrooklyn, New YorkArmySubmitted by: David Harmon 
Blanton, Raymond CarlyleSgt.{*}South PacificRichmond, VirginiaUS Army; was also awarded a Bronze Star. Killed by mortat fireSubmitted by Raymond C. Burrows 
Blessing, FrankT/Sgt.1945South PacificMinneapolis, MinnesotaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Mike Blessing 
Blevins, William Frederick Sgt.May 23, 1944 {*}Anzio Beach, ItalyAshland, KentuckyArmySubmitted by: Rena Shampton 
Bloedel, Harvey H.T/Sgt.1943
January, 1945 {*}
New GuineaSheboygan, Wisconsin128th Infantry; received two Purple HeartsTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Blonigen, Harvey A. Sgt.March 17, 1945
May 22, 1945 {*}
 St. Cloud, Wisconsin67th Armed F.A. Bn. Was awarded 2 Purple hearts, one PosthumouslyTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Boan, Arthur S.S-11945South PacificTrenton, New JerseyClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: S. Boan 
Boatwright, Michael WaynePfc.1970VietnamJunction City, Illinois Submitted by: Wilhelmine Watts-Thomas 
Boatwright, Thomas J.E-4May 6, 1968Trang Bang, VietnamLampasas, TexasArmySubmitted by the Recipient 
Bodnar, Joseph P.Pvt.October, 1944 {*}ItalyPottstown, PAArmy  
Boehneman, LeRoy T.PfcNovember 12, 1944Leyte, Phillipine IslandsBurton, TexasAir Corps, U.S. ArmyGovernment Military PaperworkYes
Boese, JohnPvt.Oct. 16, 1944 {*}Aachen, GermanyMcPherson County, Kansas1st Inf. Div.Submitted by his siter-in-law: Barb Boese 
Boese, SamT/Sgt.December, 1944Battle of the BulgeMcPherson County, Kansas9th Armored Div., 2nd Tank Bn was also a POW Submitted by his wife Barb. 
Boetcher, Verda E. {*}WWIISheboygan County, Wisconsin Sheboygan County Veterans Memorial 
Boettcher, Franklin 1945 Sheboygan, WisconsinHq. Btry 302 A.A.Taken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Boerger, Walter C.Pfc.1943 Sheboygan, WisconsinMed. Det. 180th InfantryTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Boggs, Dallas DelmontCplJune 15, 1944Saipan, Mariana IslandsDayton, OhioClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Elizabeth M. Boggs 
Bognanni, Vincent J.Sgt.July 12, 1944
September 5, 1944
St. Lo, France
Breast, France
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by the Recipient 
Bohn, Christopher A.1st/Lt.June 25, 1996Dhahran, Saudia ArabiaSt. Louis, MissouriClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by the Recipient 
Boje, Raymond W.Pvt.September, 1944 Sheboygan, Wisconsin181 InfantryTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Bolduc, Donald J.Pfc.November 12, 1944 {*}FranceSwansea, MassachusettsClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his Nephew: Paul Bolduc 
Bolgert, ArthurPvt.February 15, 1945 Sheboygan, WisconsinStation HospitalTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Bolick, Alonzo W.CoxswainAugust, 1943 {*}At SeaMarion, North CarolinaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Tom Bolick 
Bolick, Leo R.Sgt.September, 1950Taegu, South KoreaMarion, North CarolinaArmy, My father was in "L Co.", 8th Cav. Regiment, 1st Cav. DivisionSubmitted by his son: Tom Bolick 
Bond, Ernest P., Jr.Pfc.December 1, 1950Hungnam, KoreaPatchogue, Long Island, New YorkClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Maure Bond 
Booth, Everett, Jr.Capt.1943 {*}GermanyCranston, Rhode IslandClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Robert Flock 
Borkenhagen, Merlin F. {*}WWIISheboygan County, Wisconsin Sheboygan County Veterans Memorial 
Boruff, Charles RayPfc.July, 1969
May, 1970
Chu Lai, VietnamOliver Springs, TennesseeClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Cherie Phillips 
Bosecker, Richard M.PfcOctober 17, 1952KoreaVincennes, IndianaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Scott Boseck 
Bosman, Myron J. World War II Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin Taken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Bosman, Russell, Jr.Pfc.1942GuadalcanalKankakee, IllinoisArmy, InfantrySubmitted by: Ronald Russell Bosman 
Boston, Russell SamuelSeaman 2/CDecember 20, 1944 {*}North AtlanticAkron, OhioClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his Cousin: Dale E. Miller 
Bottoms, Glenn IraCapt.December, 1944BelgiumAtlanta, GeorgiaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by a Friend: Gene Chatham 
Bourland, Dale E.Cpl.October 6, 1944 {*}BelgiumFlomot, TexasClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Andy E. Green 
Boutwell, George ElbertPfc.March 18, 1945Rhine Land; Central EuropeIndianola, MississippiClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his daughter: Jody AndersonYes
Bowen, James LloydSfcSeptember 16, 1943 {*}Salerno, ItalyEarly County, GeorgiaNavySubmitted by: Frances L. Alderman 
Bowen, Sanford KeithPfc.January, 1945 {*}Reipertswiller, FranceAshland, OhioArmySubmitted by: Sanford Reed Bowen 
Bower, Richard LangdonPfcDecember 3, 1950 {*}KoreaPlymouth, WisconsinClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Beverly J. Oakley 
Bowser, George F.Sgt.World War II Sheboygan Falls, WisconsinInfantry Awarded Purple Heart August 20, 1943Taken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Bowser, George J. January, 1943New GuineaSheboygan Falls, Wisconsin127th InfantryTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Boyd, CecilPvt.August 9, 1944 {*}Normandy, FranceEvansville, IndianaArmy, Co. I, 120 InfantrySubmitted by: Lois A. Herron Mewes 
Boyden, Samuel Eberly November 24, 1944 {*}Donon, FranceAndover, OhioClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Jerry Ritchey 
Boyington, Robert R.Pfc.September, 1944 {*}Nancy, FranceBogulusa, LousianaArmySubmitted by his Nephew's Father-in-law: William T. Walker, Jr.Yes
Brack, Theodor {*}WWIISheboygan County, Wisconsin Sheboygan County Veterans Memorial 
Bracken, DarylS/Sgt.June 25, 1996Dhahran, Saudia Arabia Air Force; Was wounded by a terrorist bombing at Khobar Towers  
Bradburn, JessT/Sgt.Feb. 17, 1944ItalyPontiac, MichiganClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Jim Gregerson 
Braden, GlennM/Sgt.June 25, 1996Dhahran, Saudia Arabia Air Force; Was wounded by a terrorist bombing at Khobar Towers  
Bradicich, RobertT/5November, 1944Ziefried Line
Germany Border
Yorktown Heights, New YorkArmy, Bronze Star for action in the Hurtgen Forrest.Submitted by the Recipient 
Bradshaw, Vance A.S/Sgt.1945 {*}PacificOntario, CaliforniaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Tom Lane 
Brager, Joseph F.SgtJuly, 1943 {*}North AfricaSheboygan, WisconsinBombing Squadron; Also received the Citation of HonorTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Brakel, Arley July 25, 1944St. Lo, FranceGoodrich, North Dakota Submitted by: Lonny R. Brakal 
Brakel, Burgess Vance November 13, 1942 {*}Solomon Islands Served aboard the cruiser San Francisco  
Branch, William A.Capt.June, 1970 {*}VietnamBellville, New JerseyArmySubmitted by: Lorenzo Fernandez 
Brand, Kenneth R.S/Sgt.November, 1944Mossbach, GermanyOklahoma City, OklahomaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Greg Brand 
Brand, Robert J.Cpl.September, 1943
February, 1944 {*}
Tarawa battleSheboygan, WisconsinMarine Corps, Awarded 2 Purple HeartsTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Brand, Webster J.E-41966
1967
VietnamFresno, CaliforniaMy husband received 2 and is now 100% service connected disabledSubmitted by his wife: Jean Brand 
Branham, GordonPfc.April 5, 1971VietnamPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaArmy, was wounded at 90th repl sta Bn UsarpacSubmitted by the RecipientYes
Branham, Harold DeanPvt.May 19, 1951 {*}KoreaPikeville, KentuckyClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Billie Bentley 
Brantley, Rex E.2nd Lt.March 28, 1945EuropeDublin, GeorgiaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his Niece: Carol C. Greissinge 
Brasfield, Edgar LouisTec-4December 20, 1944Battle of the BulgeHumboldt, TennesseeClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his son: Barry W. Brasfield 
Bratton, BillSgt.April 13, 1969Vandergriff Combat Base
Northern I Crops
Vietnam
Nashville, TennesseeClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by the Recipient 
Brauer, DerekSRAJune 25, 1996Dhahran, Saudia Arabia Air Force; Was wounded by a terrorist bombing at Khobar Towers  
Breaux, Thomas A.Pfc.November 18, 1944Carigara Leyte, Philippine IslandsLayfaette, LouisianaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his Son: Daniel T. Breaux 
Breen, James Edward May 20, 1945Okinawa, JapanBristol, FloridaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his Grandson: James Paul Duncan 
Brennan, George F.1st. Lt.September 16, 1944Schijndel, HollandBoise, IdahoClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his Son: Thomas J. Brennan 
Brewer, Emery C.Pfc.May 31, 1944Velletri, ItalyBelle Vernon, PennsylvaniaClick here for more about this recipientGovernment Military PaperworkYes
Brewer, James DaleSp-4March 21, 1967 {*}Soui Tre, VietnamLongbottom, OhioArmySubmitted by: William Chales Brewer, Sr. 
Brewster, Ersel J.Pfc.March 1, 1945 {*}BelgiumLouisanaArmySubmitted by: Mike Brewster 
Brewster, WillardS/Sgt.June 25, 1996Dhahran, Saudia ArabiaTrinidad, West IndiesAir Force; Was wounded by a terrorist bombing at Khobar TowersSubmitted by: Shawaunia Brewster 
Briggs, David L.2nd Lt.November, 1944Northern FranceLos Angeles, CaliforniaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his son: Robert M. BriggsYes
Brindel, Clyde Wilbur December 31, 1953 {*}North KoreaPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Lorraine Adams Douglass 
Brink, Robert JosephMajorApril 2, 1945OkinawaLawrenceburg, TennesseeArmy, Aboard U. S. Henrico LPA-45Submitted by: Charles Casey Jones 
Brint, Donald DeanCpl.1951KoreaAuburn, CaliforniaArmy, was also awarded a Bronze StarSubmitted by: Donna Jean Brint 
Brister, Benson E.Capt.November, 1944Battle of the BulgeMonro, Louisiana Submitted by: Douglas E. Dickason 
Britt, Dewey F.PfcMay 27, 1944 {*}ItalyLexington, TennesseeArmy Infantry  
Broadwell, Walter L., Jr.E-7June, 1968CuChi, VietnamSnow Camp, North CarolinaArmySubmitted by the Recipient 
Brock, Robert L.Cpl.January 16, 1945 {*}Luxembourg, GermanyPortland, MichiganClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Bonnie Burghdoff 
Broda, MarkSRAJune 25, 1996Dhahran, Saudia Arabia Air Force; Was wounded by a terrorist bombing at Khobar Towers  
Bromenshenkel, Leonard 1944WWIISauk Centre, MinnesotaArmySubmitted by: Jennifer Heys 
Brooks, ClarencePvt.June 13, 1944 {*}European AreaBeaver Dam, KentuckyClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his Nephew: Michael BrooksYes
Brooks, Edward S.RM-2/CApril 20, 1944Mediterranean SeaPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaNavy, Sinking of USS Lansdale (DD426) by aerial torpedo.Submitted by: Stephen Brooks 
Brooks, Henry EllwoodS/Sgt.August 4, 1945Villa Verde Trail
Luzon Philippines
Canyon Lake, CaliforniaClick here for more about this recipient
Click here for pictures and his memories of the war.
Submitted by the Recipient 
Brooks, Howard Rollin (Brown)Sgt.1945NormandyPortland, OregonClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Brooke Davey 
Brookshire, William MonroeT/Sgt.September, 1943Brest, FranceLufkin, TexasClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Cynthia Brookshire Carney 
Brosey, ShaneAFCJune 25, 1996Dhahran, Saudia Arabia Air Force; Was wounded by a terrorist bombing at Khobar Towers  
Brott, Charles A.Pfc.March, 1945 {*} Plymouth, WisconsinHq. Btry. 591st F.A.Taken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Brouillette, WillardSgt.November, 1944 {*}Battle of the BulgeWaltham, MassachusettsArmySubmitted by: Sandra Brouillette 
Brown, Alfred W.Cpl.1945 Sheboygan, WisconsinCo. C 320 Engr. Bn.; Received Purple Heart on April 26, 1945Taken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Brown, Clarence D.Pfc.December 19, 1944 {*}Leyte, Philippine IslandsMexico, MaineArmy, was KIA during the advance on Tagbong RiverSubmitted by his granddaughter: Valerie White 
Brown, Clarence WilliamPfc.July 13, 1944FranceBessemer, AlabamaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Terry Brown 
Brown, DouglasGMFC1942
1945
South Pacific
Okinawa
Omaha, NebraskaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Lillian H. Black 
Brown, John J.T-5March 18, 1945Konigswinter, GermanyChatsworth, CaliforniaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by the Recipient 
Brown, John WilliamTech-5WWIIPearl Harbor & Guadal CanalTazewell, VirginiaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Margaret Brown Fearn 
Brown, Kenneth L.S/Sgt.July 17, 1944 {*}ItalyBreckenridge, KentuckyClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his Uncle: Larry S. Tabor 
Brown, KyleAFCJune 25, 1996Dhahran, Saudia Arabia Air Force; Was wounded by a terrorist bombing at Khobar Towers  
Brown, Raymond T.Cpl.1943North AfricaLouisville, KentuckyClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Gary Brown 
Brown, Robert G. WWII Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin :Taken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Brown, Vester LeeCplNovember 3, 1943 {*}Venafro, ItalyRobbins, North CarolinaArmy, 4th Ranger BnSubmitted by: William George Burns 
Brubaker, Andrew JacksonPFCDecember 14, 1944 {*}Battle of the BulgeSault Ste. Marie, MichiganArmySubmitted by his Son-in-law: Michael Shipler 
Brubaker, Gerald B.PfcWWIIGermany Received head wounds  
Bruggink, Wendell O. {*}WWIISheboygan County, Wisconsin Sheboygan County Veterans Memorial 
Bruhn, James WilliamWO1November 15, 1966 {*}South VietnamAlma, / Omaha, NebraskaArmySubmitted by: David C. Traynor 
Brunette, VincentPvt.1943North AfricaRoselle Park, New JerseyArmy, also awarded a Bronze StarSubmitted by: Gary Dobis 
Bruno, JerryPvt.January 7, 1945 {*}Odeigne, BelgiumWeirton, West VirginiaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Charles F. Green 
Bryan, Harold WillardPfcFebruary 4, 1945FranceCanton, OhioClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his daughter: Robin Jane Bryan Risberg 
Bryant, James M.S/Sgt.August 22, 1969VietnamEl Paso, texasArmySubmitted by the Recipient 
Bryant, William VirgilSfc1949
1965
Korea
Vietnam
Cateechee, South CarolinaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Carolyn Bryant Culbreth 
Bryson, James FraterPfcJanuary 19, 1945 Western Europe Campaign, BelgiumBorn in Scotland,
lived in Paterson, New Jersey
Click here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his son, James Bryson.  
Brzozowski, Theodore B.FOMarch 24, 1943GermanyBuffalo, New YorkArmy Air Corps, was also awarded an Air MedalSubmitted by: Claudia B. Hill 
Bub, Alex RobertPfcDecember, 1944Battle of the BulgeMilwaukee, WisconsinClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his son; Alexander D. Bub 
Bubier, Robert L.Sfc.November 12, 1966Tay Ninh, VietnamRowley, MassachusettsArmySubmitted by the Recipient 
Buche, John F.T/Sgt.April 23, 1945Munich, GermanyMulberry, KansasClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his Son: John Buche 
Buchholz, Robert W.T/Sgt.July 21, 1944 {*}Brux, CzechoslovakiaTomah, WisconsinClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Casimer A. Milaszewski 
Buck, James J.Sp-4October 12, 1967
November 28, 1967
Di An, Vietnam
Cu Chi, Vietnam
Hanover, KansasArmySubmitted by: Dale K. Buck 
Buck, R. T. S/Sgt.1944 {*}Palau SectorNew Holstein, Calumet County, WisconsinAir Corps Taken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Buerger, Donald T. 1944 Sheboygan, WisconsinHdq. Co. 757 Tank BattalionTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Buffett, Anthony F.Pfc.September, 1944BelgiumShamokin, PennsylvaniaArmySubmitted by: Francis Buffett 
Bullock, Dennis TheronL/Cpl.May 15, 1968VietnamPerry, MaineClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by the RecipientYes
Bulmer, John Everett Sr.Pfc.January 30, 1945Near St. VithGeorgetown, South CarolinaServed with Co. L., 345th Infantry, 87th Division, U.S. ArmySubmitted by: Vivian Bullock Eggers 
Bumber, Robert KennethPfc.May 24, 1945 {*}Okinawa, RyuKyu IslandsLemont, IllinoisClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his Cousin: Paul Bumber 
Buntin, Thomas WayneElec. Mate
3rd Class
May 3, 1945Asiatic-PacificMojave, CaliforniaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his Daughter: Cristine R. Buntin 
Burchett, Grady MartinPfcDecember 24, 1944 {*}Battle of the BulgeGreensboro, North CarolinaArmy, left behind a wife, a 2 year old daughter and 6 month old sonSubmitted by: Grady E. Burchett 
Burdeski, George L. {*}WWIISheboygan County, Wisconsin Sheboygan County Veterans Memorial 
Burdette, SamuelPfc1945Black Forest, GermanyRock Hill, S.C. Submitted by the recipient 
Burgard, ArthurPfc.January 30, 1945 Sheboygan Falls, WisconsinCo. C.Taken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Burham, DwayneSRAJune 25, 1996Dhahran, Saudia Arabia Air Force; Was wounded by a terrorist bombing at Khobar Towers  
Burich, Arthur B.Tech-41945 Sheboygan, WisconsinHq. Hq. Btry 919Taken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Burkart, Bernard L. {*}WWIISheboygan County, Wisconsin Sheboygan County Veterans Memorial 
Burk, Lewen JeffersonSgt.December 22, 1944FranceBonham, TexasClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his daughter: Debbie Burk-Whitfield 
Burke, Vernon C., Jr.Sgt.May 12, 1944 {*}Lagenheim, GermanyTexarkana, ArkansasClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Tom Lane 
Burkey, Justin Frederick Pvt.August 1, 1944St. Lowe, FranceKenton, OhioClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: J. W. Burkey 
Burks, Sanford Roy September 7, 1944 {*}Southwest PacificBallinger, TexasArmySubmitted by: Ellen L. Rostine 
Burr, Elmer J.S/Sgt.December 24, 1942 {*}Buna, New GuniaNeenah, WisconsinClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his daughter: Betty Felkey 
Burton, Henry L., Jr.Cpl.October 25, 1944Leyte, PhilippinesTupelo, ArkansasArmySubmitted by: Paul W. Burton 
Bushway, Anthony P.Pvt.June, 1945 {*} Sheboygan, WisconsinU.S. Army; Wounds received while fighting the JapaneseTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Busic, Verser RaymondPfcApril 7, 1945GermanyAmelia County, Virginia Submitted by: Anthony C. Busic 
Bussey, William PerryCplMay 4, 1952Panmunjon, KoreaMountainair, New MexicoMarineSubmitted by the Recipient 
Butler, Columbus TheadoreCpl.August, 1944Southern FranceRobbinsville, North CarolinaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his son: Michael Butler 
Butler, MichaelCapt.April 1, 1997Tegucigalpa, HondurasPrairie du Sac, WisconsinAir Force 440th Airlift Wing; Injured in C-130 Plane CrashNews Media coverage 
Butler, Robert Henry1st Sgt.1944Vire River in FranceGainesboro, TennesseeClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Connie Volentine 
Butler, Scott Daniel BM2July 29, 1994Charleston, North CarolinaMilford, PennsylvaniaNavySubmitted by: Joyce Butler 
Butler, William DentonM/Sgt.December, 1942GermanyGladwin, MichiganClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his Daughter: Bekki Wilkins 
Buzaitis, James R.  VietnamGreen Bay, WisconsinMarines; was also awarded a Bronze Star w/ ClusterThe Sheboygan Press Obit 
Byers, Charles R.T/Sgt.June 22, 1944Paris, FranceLancaster, CaliforniaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by the Recipient 
Byrd, Farris G.Pvt.November 20, 1943 {*}Tarawa Atoll, Gilbert IslandsEupora, MississippiMarinesSubmitted by: Tanya Hendricks 
Byrum, WilliamPfc.1945Ohinawa BattleSheboygan, WisconsinMarine Corps.Taken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Bywalec, Edward S.Pvt.December 25, 1942 {*}GuadalcanalChicago, Illinois Submitted by: Ronald Strom 
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