World War II Honoree

Nicholas Vulcu, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Derby, Connecticut

Honored By

Connecticut Patriot Guard Riders

SERVED IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS WITH HEADQUARTERS BATTERY, 945TH ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY AUTOMATIC WEAPONS BATTALION AS AN AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC IN THE SOUTHERN PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. AWARDED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH 1 BRONZE SERVICE STAR, AMERICAN THEATER CAMPAIGN RIBBON, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH 1 BRONZE SERVICE STAR, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.