World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Edward J. Pestka
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Knowlton, Wisconsin
Honored By
Edward J. Pestka
Relationship
Self
SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. ENLISTED IN MAY 1946 AND WAS DISCHARGED IN DECEMBER 1947. RECEIVED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL, THE ARMY OF OCCUPATION IN JAPAN, THE RIFLEMAN BADGE, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON. WAS WITH THE 11TH AIRBORNE, 187TH GLIDER INFANTRY. HE WAS A TRUCK DRIVER. HE WAS A TECHNICIAN 5TH GRADE.