World War II Honoree

J. William Zielenbach

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Honored By

Margaret Zielenbach

Relationship

Wife

Served in the European and Pacific Theaters. Awarded the WWII Victory Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon with 5 battle stars, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbon with 1 battle star and a Good Conduct Medal. Entered on January 29, 1942 and received an honorable discharge on November 5, 1945 with the rank of Chief Machinist's Mate. Stationed on the USS Charles Carroll APA-28 where he had participated in 5 battles in the European Theater and 1 battle in the Pacific Theater. Service Number 6465943.