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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

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

GUNNER'S MATE FIRST CLASS. SERVED ABOARD THE USS BUNCH DE- 694, APD-79. HE SAW A GREAT DEAL OF ACTION AT THE OKINAWA INVASION (LOVE DAY). HE IS CREDITED WITH SHOOTING DOWN TWO KAMIKAZE AIRPLANES. JOHN ALSO SERVED ON CONVOY DUTY IN THE NORTH ATLANTIC, MAKING SIX SUCCESSFUL CROSSINGS PROTECTING SHIPS FROM GERMAN SUBMARINES.