World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph J. Charniga
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Rahway, New Jersey
Honored By
James & Mary Charniga
29TH DIVISION. LANDED IN FIRST WAVE ON OMAHA BEACH, NORMANDY. FORWARD FIELD ARTILLERY OBSERVER. BATTLES: D-DAY, ST. LO, NORMANDY. MEDALS: 4 PURPLE HEARTS, BRONZE STAR AND SILVER STAR.