World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Walter Anthony Oparowski
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Adams, Massachusetts
Honored By
His Family
HE WAS A SQUADRON LEADER IN EUROPEAN CONFRONTATIONS FROM JUNE 6, 1944. HE SUPERVISED AND DIRECTED ACTIVITIES OF 2 ARMORED VEHICLES ARMED WITH MACHINE GUNS AND CANNON, MANNED BY 12 MEN. AMONG THE MANY MEDALS HE RECEIVED WERE THE BRONZE STAR AND A PURPLE HEART.