World War II Honoree

John J. Pavelko

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Shamokin, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Steve Butkie

Relationship

Friend

ENTERED THE SERVICE ON 9/14/1942 SERVING WITH HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 2ND BATTALION 543RD ENGINEERS BOAT AND SHORE REGIMENT. WAS IN THE FOLLOWING BATTLES/CAMPAIGNS: GO 33-40, WD-45, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, EAST INDIES, NEW GUINEA, SOUTHERN PHILIPPINE ISLANDS AND LUZON RECEIVING THE FOLLOWING: GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH 1 BRONZE STAR, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 5 BRONZE ARROWHEADS. HONORABLY DISCHARGED ON 12/8/1945.