World War II Honoree

Nicholas J. Formica

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Ohio

Honored By

An Indebted American

SERVED IN 997TH ENGINEERS TREADWAY BRIDGE COMPANY. INVOLVED IN THE INVASION OF NORMANDY. IN ENGLAND HELPED BUILD PONTOON BRIDGES FOR TANKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. WHEN CLOSE TO GERMANY, HE AND ANOTHER COMPANY BUILT THE LARGEST BRIDGE OVER THE RHINE RIVER. HELPED LIBERATE TWO CONCENTRATION CAMPS, INCLUDING AUSCHWITZ. RECIPIENT OF THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, AND FOUR BRONZE STARS.