World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Richard J. Wesolowski
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Summit, Illinois
Honored By
Scot Wesolowski
Relationship
Son
SERVICE NUMBER 36711331. IN THE AMPHIBIOUS FORCES FIRST WAVE ASSAULT TROOPS IN EVERY LANDING IN THE PACIFIC. TANK COMMANDER, SECTION LEADER, 708TH AMPHIBIAN TANK BATTALION. MEDALS AWARDED: THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL FOR EASTERN MANDATES, WESTERN PACIFIC WITH ARROWHEAD AND 4 STARS, RYUKYUS WITH ARROWHEAD AND 4 STARS. DECLARATIONS: PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION (NAVY) SAIPAN, TINIAN; PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION (NAVY) OKINAWA; 2 PURPLE HEARTS, 1 ON SAIPAN AND 1 ON OKINAWA.