World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John A. Parzyk
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Lyons, Illinois
Honored By
Thomas J. Parzyk
Relationship
Son
SERVED ABOARD THE USS BUNCH. SAW ACTION AT THE OKINAWA INVASION (LOVE DAY), HE IS CREDITED WITH SHOOTING DOWN 2 KAMIKAZE AIRPLANES. ALSO SERVED ON CONVOY DUTY IN THE NORTH ATLANTIC, MADE 6 SUCCESSFUL CROSSINGS, PROTECTING SHIPS FROM GERMAN SUBMARINES.