Name of Honoree: MSG Walter G. Thiede
Branch of Service: U.S. Army / CT. National Guard
Hometown: New Britain, CT
Honored by: Lucy Thiede & Family
Service Unit(s):
M Company, 169th Infantry Regiment, 43d Infantry Division
I Company, 124th Infantry Regiment, 31st Infantry Division
Campaigns – Activity: Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, New Guinea, Philippines
Medals – Awards: Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Medal, American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Combat Infantry Badge