Name:
Walter J. Lis
Rank:
Private
Serial Number:
31079694
Unit:
350th Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division
Date of Death:
1944-10-01
State:
Massachusetts
Cemetery:
Florence American Cemetery, Impruneta, Italy
Plot:
D
Row:
14
Grave:
26
Decoration:
Bronze Star, Purple Heart
Comments:
Walter J. Lis entered the military service in Massachusetts. He served in the US Army as a Private during World War II. Walter died on October 1, 1944 and is now buried in the Florence American Cemetery, Impruneta, Italy. 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.