World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John J. Plizga
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
New York, New York
Honored By
Vincenza Plizga
Relationship
Wife
Served in the Pacific Theater with the 107th Headquarters Company, 77th Infantry Division. Received the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Ribbon with 1 Service Star, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 1 Service Star, 1 Service Star, 3 Overseas Service Bars, 1 Service Stripe for 3 years service, Bronze Service Arrowhead, Good Conduct Medal, WWII Victory Medal. Qualified as marksman with rifle and gunner with 77mm caliber. Discharged on December 10, 1945.