World War II Honoree

Matthew F. Grassinger

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Cheekawago, New York

Honored By

Robert D. Mericle

Relationship

Friend

ENTERED SERVICE ON JUNE 1, 1944; BOOT CAMP AT NAVAL TRAINING CENTER IN SAMPSON, NEW YORK. ASSIGNED TO 12TH CONSTRUCTION REGIMENT, SERVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION BATTALIONS: 105TH, 83RD AND 96TH. RECEIVED THE AMERICAN AREA CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON, VICTORY MEDAL. RECEIVED HONORABLE DISCHARGE JUNE 8, 1946 FROM NAVAL SEPARATION CENTER, GREAT LAKES, ILLINOIS.