World War II Honoree

Henry S. Piwowar

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Detroit, Michigan

Honored By

Helen

Relationship

Wife

HE SERVED IN EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS WITH THE 741ST BOMB SQUADRON, 15TH AIR FORCE, ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT. HE LOADED BOMBS ON PLANES AND SERVED IN EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN BATTLES. HE WAS AWARDED THE SILVER STAR, 2 BATTLE STARS, OVERSEAS SERVICE BAR, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, BRONZE OAK LEAF CLUSTER AND DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE. HE WAS INDUCTED IN MARCH 1943 AND DISCHARGED IN AUGUST 1945.