Walter G. Sittmann – WW II Hero – My Uncle – My Godfather

Walter Gustav Sittmann was a U.S. Merchant Marine officer who received the Merchant Marine Distinguished Service Medal for outstanding conduct and service in the line of duty during World War II. Midshipman Walter G. Sittmann was among the awardees of the Merchant Marine Distinguished Service Medal, the highest decoration the U.S. Merchant Marine can bestow. …

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