World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Myron James Czarniecki, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Aspinwall, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Lani Czarniecki
Relationship
Son
WHEN PEARL WAS ATTACKED 12/07/41, HE DECIDED TO LEAVE THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA TO JOIN THE NAVY. HIS EDUCATION ALLOWED HIM TO ENLIST AS AN OFFICER. STATIONED AT PEARL HARBOR ON BOARD USS ESSEX, AN AIRCRAFT CARRIER THAT HELPED WIN THE WAR IN THE PACIFIC.