Print plaque Printing Tips

World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Edward Stanley Witko

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Hudson, New York

Honored By

M. J. Lynett

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ON DECEMBER 8, 1941, ENLISTED IN THE U.S. NAVY, SERVING ONBOARD THE USS CANBERRA CA-70 IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. SERVED AS A RADIO OPERATOR/WEAPONS ENGINEER ON AN OS2U KINGFISHER. HE WAS AWARDED FIVE AIR MEDALS FOR RESCUING DOWNED PILOTS.