World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert R. Purzycki
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Sewill, New Jersey
Honored By
Cynthia L. Purzycki
Relationship
Daughter
JOINED IN 1935. STATIONED AT SCHOFIELD BARRACKS IN HAWAII. LANDED ON OMAHA BEACH IN 2ND WAVE OF D-DAY. SERVED IN THE 1ST DIVISION 'THE BIG RED ONE'. WOUNDED DURING LIBERATION OF FRANCE. AWARDED A PURPLE HEART, BRONZE STAR AND SILVER STAR.