World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Paul J. Yanacek
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Cleveland, Ohio
Honored By
Thomas M. Yanacek
Relationship
Son
A true American war hero who fought in the Pacific at Tarawa Atoll and Iwo Jima as well as many other islands. He was wounded in battle, one of his wounds caused him to lose sight in one eye. He then went on to fight in Korea.