World War II Honoree

Walter Orzechowski

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

New Britain, Connecticut

Honored By

George A. Orzechowski

Relationship

Son

SERVED WITH THE 169TH INFANTRY, 43RD DIVISION, COMPANY M. SERVED AS A HEAVY MACHINE GUNNER IN NEW CALEDONIA, GUADALCANAL, RUSSELL ISLANDS, RENDOVA, BATTLE FOR MUNDA AIRPORT, NEW GUINEA. AS A RESULT OF LOTTERY SELECTION, RETURNED STATESIDE AND SERVED THE REMAINDER OF HIS CAREER AS A MACHINE GUN INSTRUCTOR AT CAMP GORDON, GEORGIA.