Print plaque Printing Tips

World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Alex M. Penkala, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

South Bend, Indiana

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED FROM FEBRUARY 27, 1943 UNTIL HIS DEATH ON JANUARY 10, 1945. SERVED OVERSEAS WITH COMPANY 'E', 2ND BATTALION, 506TH PARACHUTE INFANTRY REGIMENT, 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION. WAS KILLED IN ACTION NEAR FOY, BELGIUM. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART, ARMY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, THE PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION AND THE COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE.