World War II Honoree

Frank E. Oshinski, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Shamokin, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Steve Butkie

Relationship

Friend

SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATRE OF OPERATIONS WITH COMPANY B, 68TH DIVISION TANK BATTALION. PARTICIPATED IN BATTLES AT NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND, ARDENNES AND CENTRAL EUROPE. RECEIVED PURPLE HEART WHEN WOUNDED IN BATTLE IN FRANCE. RECEIVED GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, THE DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE AND THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN SERVICE MEDAL WITH 5 BRONZE STARS.