William Grandlienard, Jr.

William Grandlienard, Jr. served in World War II in the European Theater in the U.S. Army Signal Corps, achieving the rank of Corporal.

Mr. Grandlienard was decorated with an Individual Citation and a Distinguished Unit Citation.

Mr. Grandlienard was born in 1920 in Adams City, French Township, Indiana, the son of William and Eva Ica Lidadica Grandlienard.

Source: Veterans’ Memorial Hall Veteran History Form; veteran’s family member’s account (see below)

"My dad has many wonderful stories about his experience in the service, although he did not want to put to print. Quite the storyteller and fellow. His stories are best told in his voice."

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