Arthur C. Wenzel III
WWII Army medic with infantry unit in Europe, decorated by the Government of France, lived in Chatham for many years, 97
Arthur C. Wenzel lll passed away peacefully on Jan. 5, 2019 in Morris Plains, N.J., with family members at his side. He was 97 years old. Born in Newark, N.J., Art lived most of his adult years, along with his wife of 70 years, Joyce, in Chatham, N.J.
Art is survived by his oldest son, Ray, his wife, Carolyn, and daughter-in-law Melissa. He and Joyce also have another son, Russ, who passed away 10 years ago. One of Art's greatest joys over the years, has been spending a great deal of time with his grandchildren, including Corey, Mike, Brian, Scott, and Steve, along with his six great-grandchildren, Ryan, Andrew, Kyle, Kaitlin, Bryce, and Kayla.
When World War ll began, Art dropped out of college and enlisted in the United States Army. He was trained and assigned to the Medical Corps, where he became a medic. He fought with the Texas 36th Infantry Division and completed two tours of duty throughout five European countries. He was awarded two Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars, and France's highest military honor, The Legion of Honor, and was recommended for the Distinguished Service Cross. The 36th Infantry Division was a part of the liberation of the Landsberg concentration camp in April 1945.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 22, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Chatham United Methodist Church, located at 460 Main Street in Chatham, N.J.
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