Walter H. Rothschild papers

Walter H. Rothschild (b. 1912) was born in Frankfurt, Germany to Carl and Alice Rothschild. In 1936 Walter immigrated to the United States, followed by his parents in 1938. Walter was drafted into the U.S. Army and served with the 179th Infantry Regiment of the 45th Infantry Division. During his time as an Intelligence Officer stationed in Germany he returned to Frankfurt after its bombing. He wrote two letters about the devastation in Frankfurt and the emotions of returning to see everything destroyed. For his service, Walter was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Croix de Guerre, European Theater Medal, and Combat Infantryman Badge. Walter later married Erna and had two children, Lawrence and Carol. They lived in Long Island, New York.