Edward Gerasimowicz

On September 6, 1969, U.S. Army SPC Edward Gerasimowicz had finished patrolling with his dog and was in camp when the warning sirens sounded and “Rockets in the air” blared out. As he was running for a bunker, a devastating explosion hit the base, launching Gerasimowicz into the air. When he recovered, he grabbed the unconscious soldier next to him and moved on to the bunker. Once there, a call went out signaling there were Viet Cong forces at the wire. Gerasimowicz scrambled to help secure the perimeter and while defending the camp, he was shot in the right leg. The explosion and the resulting firefight also left him with shrapnel in his hands, arms and both ankles.  

After being discharged, Gerasimowicz worked for nearly three decades in a variety of law enforcement capacities, including as a Park Police officer, Lawrence Township Police Officer, and private security officer. He is also an active member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), the American Legion, Vietnam Veterans United, the Vietnam Combat Veterans Coalition, and his local F.O.P. and P.B.A.