World War II Honoree

Rudy Opatik

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Warren, Michigan

Honored By

Edward Romp

Relationship

Friend

SERVED WITH COMPANY B, 1ST PLATOON, 8TH INFANTRY, 4TH DIVISION WHO LANDED ON UTAH BEACH ON D-DAY. THEY SUCCEEDED IN CUTTING OFF THE CHERBOURG PENINSULA AND GROUPING WITH THE PARATROOPER SQUADS HOLDING SAINTE-MERE-EGLISE. ON JUNE 8TH HE WAS WOUNDED 3 TIMES AND WAS RETURNED TO ENGLAND. HE WAS AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR, PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION, PURPLE HEART, SHARPSHOOTER AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDALS.