World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Paul Waliga
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Farrell, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Debbie Waliga-Barry
Relationship
Daughter
SERVED ON THE USS LST 309. HE PARTICIPATED IN THE SECOND WAVE ON D-DAY AT OMAHA BEACH DURING THE INVASION OF NORMANDY. HE HAD TO CAMP OUT ON THE BEACH FOR 3 WEEKS FOLLOWING THE INVASION AND WAS ON BURIAL DUTY. RECEIVED AN HONORABLE DISCHARGE.