World War II Honoree

Walter Theodore 'Butch' Plavljanich

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Detroit, Michigan

Honored By

His Wife - Mary Plavljanich, His Niece - Sandra Maughan, Great Nieces & Nephews

Relationship

Great Niece

RECEIVED A BRONZE STAR FOR VALOR IN FIGHTING OFF A COUNTER ATTACK DURING WORLD WAR II IN ADDITION TO EARNING A PURPLE HEART FOR BEING WOUNDED WHILE BATTLING ON THE FRONT LINES IN SALERNO, ITALY. HE SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS. FOR WORLD WAR II HE SERVED A 30 MONTH TOUR AND HAD BEEN PROMOTED TO THE RANK OF SERGEANT.