World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Walter L. Godek
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Plymouth, Pennsylvania
Honored By
A Grateful American
HE ENLISTED IN THE NAVY ON DECEMBER 21, 1941. HE PARTICIPATED IN THE NORTH AFRICA INVASION CAMPAIGN ABOARD THE HEAVY CRUISER USS TUSCALOOSA AND PARTICIPATED IN THE 'D' DAY LANDINGS ON UTAH BEACH ABOARD LST 57. HE ACHIEVED THE RANK OF GUNNERS MATE FIRST CLASS. HONORABLY DISCHARGED ON OCTOBER 15, 1945, HE WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART FOR AN INJURY RECEIVED WHILE UNDER FIRE.