World War II Honoree

Edward F. Pelczar

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Utica, New York

Honored By

LTC William Houck, USA (Ret)

Relationship

Son-in-law

ENLISTED MARCH 1942. SERVED WITH 3RD MARINE AIR WING IN THE PACIFIC. SERVED WITH MARINE AIRCRAFT GROUPS, ZAMBOANGA, IN SUPPORT OF THE 8TH ARMY, WHICH RECEIVED THE NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION RIBBON FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE AND HEROISM DURING OPERATIONS AGAINST ENEMY JAPANESE FORCES ON MINDANAO, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS AND IN THE SULU ARCHIPELAGO.