World War II Honoree

John W. Zbacnik

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Traunik, Michigan

Honored By

James Zbacnik

Relationship

Brother

ENTERED THE SERVICE IN 1943, RECEIVED BASIC TRAINING AT CAMP WHEELER, GEORGIA AND WAS ASSIGNED TO OVERSEAS DUTY IN MAY 1944. SERVED WITH THE 90TH DIVISION, 359TH INFANTRY IN EUROPE. WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART WHEN HE WAS SHOT IN THE HIP DURING COMBAT IN FRANCE IN JANUARY1945. WAS RELEASED FROM HOSPITAL AND SENT BACK TO THE FRONT LINES. WAS KILLED BY ENEMY FIRE ON MARCH 3,1945. BURIED IN THE LUXEMBOURG AMERICAN CEMETERY, LUXEMBOURG CITY, LUXEMBOURG.