Walter G. Hellwig - 298th Engineer Combat Battalion, WWII, WW2
Walter G. Hellwig
Source: Published in The Detroit News on May 11, 2002
WALTER "JIM" HELLWIG Age 84. May 8, 2002. Beloved husband of Eleanor (nee Balzer). Loving father of Jane Fry (Robert) and Sue Arnold (Walter). Grandfather of Rob, Jennifer, and Amanda Fry. Brother of Dorothy Rube and Mildred Nihranz. Brother-in-law of the Reverend Charles Rupp (Jeanette). A.H. Peters Funeral Home 20705 Mack Ave (at Vernier Rd), Grosse Pointe Woods. Service at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 20338 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods. Contributions to the church.
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Walter G. “Jim” Hellwig
BIRTH 8 Sep 1917
DEATH 8 May 2002 (aged 84) Michigan
BURIAL Burial Details Unknown
MEMORIAL ID 228713432
Source: Social Security Death Index
Name: Walter G Hellwig
Birth Date: 8 September 1917
Social Security Number: 363-07-6893 Michigan
Last Place of Residence: Wayne, Michigan 48236
Death Date: 8 May 2002
Age: 85
Listed in undated, pre-1985, memo from Clycle Haskill, titled “WHAT ARE THEY DOING NOW”
HELLWIG, Jim B, Retired Detroit News
Attended the 13th Reunion of the 298th ECB.
Hellwig, Jim & Eleanor
1957 Kenmore Dr., Grosse Ponte Woods, MI 48236
313-881-7135
Listed on 16th Reunion
Roster as "Walter" (vs. "Jim") Hellwig, deceased 5/02
Listed in the 298th Journal July 1944
1090 1500 July 18/44 The following named 0 & EM, this unit, are authorized to wear the Distinguished Unit Badge per GO 26, Hq FUSA, dtd 17 June 44, for extra ordinary heroism and outstanding performance of duty in action in the initial assault of the northern Coast of Normandy, France, 6 June 1944.
These men were atchd to the 237th Engr C Bn at the time for which the citation is awarded: T/5 Walter G. Hellwig
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