World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Charles J. Walczyk, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
Denise Bluett
Relationship
Daughter
MEMBER OF 105MM HOWITZER CREW WITH 82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION. SERVED IN NORMANDY AND RHINELAND. TAKEN PRISONER OF WAR DURING OPERATION MARKET GARDEN. RECEIVED PURPLE HEART, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, POW MEDAL, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL.