01-05-2025
World War II combat vet remembered by family
SULLIVAN, Ind. (WTWO-WAWV) — In just a few weeks it's Memorial Day and many families will honor and remember veterans who are longer with Tucker of Sullivan lost her dad over 10 years ago, but she wanted to share his World War II combat stories. She enjoys looking through her dad's World War II 1942, Denzil Walters joined the U.S Army and was part of Gen. George Patton's 3rd Army in Europe.
One of his first battles came after traveling 275 miles and walking 72 miles arriving at theMoselle River, the Moselle was a barrier as the Allies advanced toward Berlin.
'He said they crossed the Moselle, which I later read, in the 317th Infantry, they lost 3000 in that month,' said TuckerLater in November, Walters and his unit were pinned down in a river and Walterssuffered frostbite and was evacuated to a hospital in Paris and later to England. Eventually he was discharged earning two bronze stars.
He came back to Sullivan, married and had three daughters. He worked in the coalmines and was a member of the operating engineers for 35 years
He died at the age of 90 in 2012.
Today, Rhonda has a number photos and memorabilia. Like so many families, Rhonda takes pride of what her dad did for the nation. Those in the so-called greatest generation, did their duty, came home, raised family and contributed to their communities.
Their legacy is remembered by a thankful nation and loving families
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