World War II Honoree

Erwin Frank Cihak

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Oak Brook, Illinois

Honored By

Irene Wiktor Cihak

Relationship

Wife

PEARL HARBOR SURVIVOR WHO SERVED WITH GREAT DISTINCTION IN THE ARMY AIR CORPS, 38TH RECONNAISSANCE SQUADRON OF THE 19TH BOMB GROUP. HE FLEW 38 COMBAT MISSIONS AND RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS AND THE AIR MEDAL, MALTESE CROSS, SILVER STAR AND 2 PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATIONS WITH 3 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS.