World War II Honoree

Pete Novak, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Honored By

Robert S. Cox

ENLISTED IN MILITARY SERVICE DURING THE WAR. SERVED OVERSEAS IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER AS A SEABEE. HELPED BUILD RUNWAYS FOR AIRCRAFT ON PACIFIC ISLANDS, INCLUDING SAIPAN IN THE MARIANA ISLANDS. AWARDED THE AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AND ISSUED THE WWII HONORABLE DISCHARGE LAPEL PIN.