World War II Honoree

Richard Pokorny

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Astoria, New York

Honored By

George Weck

Relationship

Friend

PROUDLY SERVED IN GENERAL GEORGE PATTON'S THIRD ARMY, 204TH COMBAT ENGINEER BATTALION, COMPANY B. HIS DECORATIONS INCLUDE: THE BRONZE STAR WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER, SERVICE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, FIVE BATTLE CITATIONS AND RIBBONS FOR THE BATTLE OF NORMANDY, THE ARDENNES (BULGE), CENTRAL EUROPE, NORTHERN FRANCE AND THE RHINELAND. HE WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART FOR WOUNDS RECEIVED IN THE BATTLE FOR METZ.