Portschy Walter J.

Monuments

88th Infantry Division “Blue Devils” Plaques- Monte Battaglia

Name:

Walter J. Portschy

Rank:

Corporal

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Unit:

350th Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division

Date of Death:

1944-10-01

State:

Illinois

Cemetery:

Mount Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst, Illinois

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Walter J. Portschy was born on June 30, 1923. He was the son of Emil Portschy and Anna Portschy. Walter served in the US Army as a Corporal during World War II. He was Killed in Action on October 1, 1944 at the age of 21 in Italy and is now buried in the Mount Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois, USA. A member of the 2nd Battalion, 350th Infantry Regiment, his unit was cited for outstanding performance of duty in action during the period 27 September to 3 October 1944 at Mt. Battaglia, Italy against German forces. For seven days, amidst powerful counterattacks, the men of the battalion repulsed each attack with fighting ability and teamwork, therefore, their objective was accomplished.