9-May-1993

Purple Heart

Served in the Italy Campaigns. Was WIA on Nov. 23, 1943, at Mt Venafro, Italy, blinded in both eyes. He received the following Medals, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, PUC, CIB, Good Conduct, Victory WW2 Medal, American Defense Medal. European Middle Eastern Campaign /w 2 Battle Stars, and Spearhead.　

Submitted by eldest son Bert VanAlstine (VN vet) be************@ho*****.com