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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Hy Fishman

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Spring Hill, Florida

Honored By

Hy Fishman

Relationship

Self

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

STAFF SERGEANT. SERVED WITH THE 11TH AIRBORNE PARATROOPER DIVISION; 4 GLIDER TROOPER FLIGHTS - MARCH 1943 - DECEMBER 1945. SAW COMBAT IN NEW GUINEA, LEYTE AND LUZON. HELPED TO FREE 2300 PEOPLE FROM A CIVILIAN PRISONER OF WAR CAMP AT LOS BANOS. WAS WOUNDED IN PARACHUTE JUMP BEHIND ENEMY LINES ON LEYTE. RECEIVED 5 BATTLE STARS, A PRESIDENTIAL CITATION AND VARIOUS OTHER MEDALS.