Richard Elroy Detwyler grew up at 34 Douglas Ave, Yonkers and Graduated from Gorton high school in 1937. The son of a Yonkers High School teacher, Richard then went on to study botany and entomology in the University of Main at Orono. He had been on the deans list for three years and a member of Sigma mu Sigma Honorary psychology society. Richard left school after junior year to enlist in the US Army.
Richard Elroy Detwyler entered service on June 6, 1942. He trained Fort Dix, and was a Corporal, in an infantry regiment, at Camp Mead Md., before attending Officer Candidate School in Fort Benning Ga. Detwyler Participated in North African, Sicilian and Palermo campaigns. He then was assigned to England to prepare for the invasion. Assigned to the Headquarters Company, 16th Infantry Regiment. 1st Infantry Division, Lieutenant Detwyler was "Killed in Action" in the vicinity of Colleville-Sur-mer-Normandy. He was 25 years old.
Upon receiving the news of her sons death, Mrs. Grace Teele Detwyler became seriously ill. She was admitted to Yonkers Professional hospital where at she passed away with in three months.
Mr. Herman Detwyter received his sons posthumous awarded metals. The Purple Heart and the Silver Star was awarded for the Lieutenants actions on D-Day. a Bronze star was awarded for for meritorious achievement in connection with his duties as a Provost Marshall in Sicily . and a Silver Star was awarded for 'Outstanding Bravery" inaction against the Enemy. "Placing the welfare of his comrades above his own personal safety the lieutenant made numerous trips into the surf under intense machinegun and artillery fire to rescue wounded. He saved many lives and inspired all who witnessed his courage and selfish devotion to duty.
Richard Elroy Detwyler entered service on June 6, 1942. He trained Fort Dix, and was a Corporal, in an infantry regiment, at Camp Mead Md., before attending Officer Candidate School in Fort Benning Ga. Detwyler Participated in North African, Sicilian and Palermo campaigns. He then was assigned to England to prepare for the invasion. Assigned to the Headquarters Company, 16th Infantry Regiment. 1st Infantry Division, Lieutenant Detwyler was "Killed in Action" in the vicinity of Colleville-Sur-mer-Normandy. He was 25 years old.
Upon receiving the news of her sons death, Mrs. Grace Teele Detwyler became seriously ill. She was admitted to Yonkers Professional hospital where at she passed away with in three months.
Mr. Herman Detwyter received his sons posthumous awarded metals. The Purple Heart and the Silver Star was awarded for the Lieutenants actions on D-Day. a Bronze star was awarded for for meritorious achievement in connection with his duties as a Provost Marshall in Sicily . and a Silver Star was awarded for 'Outstanding Bravery" inaction against the Enemy. "Placing the welfare of his comrades above his own personal safety the lieutenant made numerous trips into the surf under intense machinegun and artillery fire to rescue wounded. He saved many lives and inspired all who witnessed his courage and selfish devotion to duty.
Richard Elroy Detwyler grew up at 34 Douglas Ave, Yonkers and Graduated from Gorton high school in 1937. The son of a Yonkers High School teacher, Richard then went on to study botany and entomology in the University of Main at Orono. He had been on the deans list for three years and a member of Sigma mu Sigma Honorary psychology society. Richard left school after junior year to enlist in the US Army.
Richard Elroy Detwyler entered service on June 6, 1942. He trained Fort Dix, and was a Corporal, in an infantry regiment, at Camp Mead Md., before attending Officer Candidate School in Fort Benning Ga. Detwyler Participated in North African, Sicilian and Palermo campaigns. He then was assigned to England to prepare for the invasion. Assigned to the Headquarters Company, 16th Infantry Regiment. 1st Infantry Division, Lieutenant Detwyler was "Killed in Action" in the vicinity of Colleville-Sur-mer-Normandy. He was 25 years old.
Upon receiving the news of her sons death, Mrs. Grace Teele Detwyler became seriously ill. She was admitted to Yonkers Professional hospital where at she passed away with in three months.
Mr. Herman Detwyter received his sons posthumous awarded metals. The Purple Heart and the Silver Star was awarded for the Lieutenants actions on D-Day. a Bronze star was awarded for for meritorious achievement in connection with his duties as a Provost Marshall in Sicily . and a Silver Star was awarded for 'Outstanding Bravery" inaction against the Enemy. "Placing the welfare of his comrades above his own personal safety the lieutenant made numerous trips into the surf under intense machinegun and artillery fire to rescue wounded. He saved many lives and inspired all who witnessed his courage and selfish devotion to duty.
Richard Elroy Detwyler entered service on June 6, 1942. He trained Fort Dix, and was a Corporal, in an infantry regiment, at Camp Mead Md., before attending Officer Candidate School in Fort Benning Ga. Detwyler Participated in North African, Sicilian and Palermo campaigns. He then was assigned to England to prepare for the invasion. Assigned to the Headquarters Company, 16th Infantry Regiment. 1st Infantry Division, Lieutenant Detwyler was "Killed in Action" in the vicinity of Colleville-Sur-mer-Normandy. He was 25 years old.
Upon receiving the news of her sons death, Mrs. Grace Teele Detwyler became seriously ill. She was admitted to Yonkers Professional hospital where at she passed away with in three months.
Mr. Herman Detwyter received his sons posthumous awarded metals. The Purple Heart and the Silver Star was awarded for the Lieutenants actions on D-Day. a Bronze star was awarded for for meritorious achievement in connection with his duties as a Provost Marshall in Sicily . and a Silver Star was awarded for 'Outstanding Bravery" inaction against the Enemy. "Placing the welfare of his comrades above his own personal safety the lieutenant made numerous trips into the surf under intense machinegun and artillery fire to rescue wounded. He saved many lives and inspired all who witnessed his courage and selfish devotion to duty.
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