World War II Honoree

Max M. Mozena

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Coon Rapids, Iowa

Honored By

Vera Mozena

Relationship

Widow

INDUCTED INTO THE UNITED STATES ARMY FEBRUARY 20, 1943 BY THE SELECTIVE SERVICE BOARD AT CARROLL, IOWA. ENTERED ACTIVE DUTY FEBRUARY 27, 1943 AT CAMP DODGE, IOWA. AFTER BASIC TRAINING HE WAS TRANSFERRED TO THE 414TH ENGINEER DUMP TRUCK CO. WITH HIS UNITE HE DEPARTED JANUARY 25, 1944 TO THE PACIFIC THEATER ARRIVING FEBRUARY 25, 1944. HE PARTICIPATED IN THE NEW GUINEA, SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES AND LUZON CAMPAIGNS. HE ARRIVED BACK IN THE UNITED STATES DECEMBER 23, 1945. HE WAS AWARDED THE ASIA-PACIFIC SERVICE MEDAL, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH 1 BRONZE STAR, WORLD WAR II VICTORY MEDAL AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL. HE RECEIVED HIS HONORABLE DISCHARGE AT FORT LOGAN, COLORADO SEPARATION CENTER JANUARY 9, 1946. HAVING SERVED 2 YEARS 10 MONTHS AND 12 DAYS OF WHICH 1 YEAR 10 MONTHS AND 29 DAYS ERE SERVED OVERSEAS.