World War II Honoree

Paul 'Boots' Chemski

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Peanut, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Helen & Terry

Relationship

Wife & Son

94TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 376TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, COMPANY K, 1943-1945. EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS. SERVED IN NORTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND, ARDENNES, CENTRAL EUROPE AND OCCUPATION DUTY IN GERMANY. MEDALS RECEIVED INCLUDE 2 COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGES, 1 WITH A LAUREL, 1 WITHOUT; SHARPSHOOTERS QUALIFICATION BADGE WITH A RIFLE BAR AND A MACHINE GUN BAR; GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, VICTORY MEDAL, PURPLE HEART, BRONZE STAR WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER, EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS MEDAL WITH TWO BRONZE BATTLE STARS AND ARMY OF OCCUPATION MEDAL WITH GERMAN CLASP.