Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
East Chicago, Indiana
Honored By
Suzanne M. Lukomski
Relationship
Daughter
MY DAD JOINED THE ARMY RIGHT OUT OF ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL. HE SERVED AS TECHNICIAN 3RD CLASS WITH THE ARMY'S 285TH ORDNANCE TANK MAINTENANCE COMPANY AS A FUEL MECHANIC/RIFLEMAN. HE SAW ACTION IN THE MARSHALL ISLANDS, GUADALCANAL AND OTHER PACIFIC CAMPAIGNS.