World War II Honoree

Harlan L. Gillaspy

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Crothersville, Indiana

Honored By

James Gossman

Relationship

Nephew

ENTERED SERVICE JULY 3, 1944. SERVED IN THE 7TH ARMY, 63RD DIVISION, 253RD INFANTRY, COMPANY C (SERIAL NUMBER 35-903-939). HE WAS QUALIFIED AS RIFLE MARKSMAN AND SERVED IN NORTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE. HE WAS THE RECIPIENT OF THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL, PURPLE HEART AND EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER RIBBON WITH 3 BRONZE STARS. HE WAS WOUNDED APRIL 6, 1945 IN GERMANY AND DISCHARGED NOVEMBER 2, 1945 WITH SERVICE DISABILITY.