World War II Honoree

William J. Pacyna

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Buffalo, New York

Honored By

Clement J. Pacyna

Relationship

Brother

SERVED FROM JUNE 2, 1942 TO OCTOBER 26, 1945 AND WAS STATIONED IN PANAMA FROM AUGUST 15, 1942 TO NOVEMBER 21, 1944. PARTICIPATED IN THE SECURITY AND DEFENSE OF THE PANAMA CANAL AGAINST SABOTAGE. CONTRIBUTED TO THE SAFETY OF THE LOCKS THROUGH WHICH TROOP, SUPPLY AND NAVAL SHIPS NAVIGATED TO THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. RECEIVED THE AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.