World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Edward T. Wyka
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Detroit, Michigan
Honored By
Frank A. Wyka
Relationship
Brother
SERVED IN THE MILITARY FROM 1944 - 1945. ROSE TO THE RANK OF PRIVATE 1ST CLASS. SERVICE NUMBER 00964222. RECEIVED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH BRONZE STAR, PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION RIBBON WITH BRONZE STAR, GOLD STAR LAPEL PIN, HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL PIN, EXPERT RIFLEMAN BADGE, THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL, PURPLE HEART RIBBON WITH BRONZE STAR AND THE PURPLE HEART LAPEL RIBBON. RECEIVED THE BURIAL FLAG. HE WAS ATTACHED TO THE 1ST MARINE DIVISION. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION ON JUNE 14, 1945 ON OKINAWA ISLAND, RYUKYU ISLANDS BY A SNIPER.