World War II Honoree

John Joseph Warga

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

South Norwalk, Connecticut

Honored By

Mark Warga

Relationship

Son

TECHNICIAN FOURTH GRADE. MEDALS RECEIVED: PURPLE HEART, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER CAMPAIGN RIBBON, AND PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH ONE BRONZE STAR. HE FOUGHT IN NEW GUINEA, NORTHERN SOLOMON ISLANDS, SOUTHERN PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, AND LUZON. HE WAS AN ADMINISTRATIVE NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER.