World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John Czekner, Sr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Northampton, Pennsylvania
Honored By
A Grateful American
SERVED WITH THE RECONNAISSANCE NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER. HE CAMPAIGNED WITH THE 1ST AND 5TH ARMIES IN NORTH AFRICA, SICILY, CORSICA, FRANCE AND GERMANY. HE FOUGHT IN THE BATTLE FOR HILL 609 IN NORTH AFRICA AND PARTICIPATED IN THE INVASION OF SOUTHERN FRANCE.