[quote]blacksheep wrote:
I would like to honor my dad and uncles.
Cpl Able Ortega, entered the Army Infantry March 15, 1941. He served with the 192nd Tank Bn in the Philippine Islands where during the Battle of Bataan,he was wounded and imprisoned by the Japanese on the Island, Formosa, the “Hell Ships”, and Japan. He was involved in the infamous “Bataan Death March.” He also served in Korea during the Korean Conflict. He was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and CIB.
T/5 Samuel Ortega, entered the Army Cavalry Oct. 17, 1941. He served through 1945 participating in the campaigns of Rhineland and Central Europe. He was awarded two Bronze Stars and the CIB.
QM2/c Reuben Ortega, entered the Navy Nov. 24, 1942. He served through 1946 in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater.
T/Sgt Benjamin Ortega, entered the Army Infantry April 21, 1943. He served through 1945 in the battles of Rome-Arno, So. France, Rhineland, and Central Europe. He was wounded during French Invasion. He was awarded four Bronze Stars, Purple Heart, and the CIB
Pfc Daniel Ortega, entered the Army Medical Corps May, 1943. He served in Europe where he paid the Supreme Sacrifice Aug 6 1944 while in combat in France. He was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and the CMB.
Sgt Eliseo Ortega (my dad), entered the Army Air Corps Aug. 13, 1943. He served through 1946 in Air Offensive of Japan, Western Pacific, and Asiatic-Pacific. He was awarded two Bronze Stars.
S/SGT Edelmiro Vidaurri (brother-in-law), entered the Army Air Corps Feb. 14, 1941. He served through 1945 in the European Theater. He retired after 30 years of service
Edward Reedy (adopted), entered the Navy March 13, 1943. He served through 1946 in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater.[/quote]
that is quite a legacy. It is wonderful you have that article and all that history you can pass down.
