World War II Honoree

Anthony A. Zepko

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Westfield, Massachusetts

Honored By

Anthony A. Zepko, Jr.

Relationship

Son

SERVED AS A STAFF SERGEANT, FLIGHT MAINTENANCE GUNNER AND FLIGHT ENGINEER ON B-24 BOMBERS IN THE WESTERN AND SOUTHERN PACIFIC IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. HE SERVED IN THE PHILIPPINES, LUZON, BISMARCK-ARCHIPELAGO, CHINA, NEW GUINEA AND THE SOLOMON ISLANDS. HE RECEIVED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC RIBBON WITH 6 BRONZE BATTLE STARS, THE AIR MEDAL WITH 2 BRONZE OAK LEAF CLUSTERS AND 1 OVERSEAS BAR. HE FLEW 42 COMBAT AIR MISSIONS. HE SERVED FROM JANUARY 10, 1944 TO OCTOBER 15, 1945.