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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Philip Waznakowski

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Honored By

A Grateful American

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Activity During WWII

HE SERVED WITH THE 2ND ARMORED DIVISION, 1ST CAVALRY IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. HE WAS PRESENT AT GENERAL MACARTHUR'S FAMOUS LANDING WHERE HE REMARKED, 'I WILL RETURN TO THE TROOPS'. HE WAS THE RECIPIENT OF THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL WITH 2 BRONZE STARS, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 3 BRONZE STARS AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.