Glendon Schafer
Glendon Edward Schafer
Glendon Edward Schafer
Army - Private - 36
Army - Private - 36
August 9, 1907 - May 12, 1944
Medina, Ohio - Sicily, Italy
Company "F", 179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division
KIA
Schafer's Final Moments
Schafer's Final Moments
On May 12, 1944, the United States 5th Army went on the offensive at Anzio Beach Head. Glendon was killed in action during this offensive.
Awards
Awards
Purple Heart Medal
European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Combat Infantry Badge