World War II Honoree

John Frindik, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Louisiana

Honored By

Kevin John Frindik

Relationship

Son

EARNED BRONZE STAR, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, OCCUPATION AND THEATER MEDALS, EQUIVALENT OF BELGIAN CROIX-DE-GUERRE. LANDINGS AT NORTH AFRICA, SICILY, NORMANDY. GERMANY OCCUPATION. HONOR GUARD FOR TRUMAN AT POTSDAM CONFERENCE. HUNGARIAN TRANSLATOR AND SHERMAN TANK DRIVER IN SECOND ARMORED DIVISION (HELL ON WHEELS). TANK INSTRUCTOR TO FREE FRENCH WHO BECAME FREE FRENCH SECOND ARMORED DIVISION. WAS IN GROUP OF 25 TANKS FIRST ALLOWED INTO BERLIN BY THE SOVIETS. SHOT DOWN A STUKA DIVE BOMBER IN SICILY WITH GROUND FIRE FROM A SINGLE .50 CALIBER MACHINE GUN.