World War II Honoree

Frank M. Chuk

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Chicago, Illinois

Honored By

Bend Heroes Foundation

HE JOINED THE ARMY ON 4 SEPTEMBER 1943 IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS AND WAS A COMBAT INFANTRY MEDIC WITH THE 2ND BATTALION, 85TH MOUNTAIN INFANTRY REGIMENT, 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION IN ITALY AND AUSTRIA IN THE ROME-ARNO, NORTHERN APENNINES, AND PO VALLEY CAMPAIGNS. WHILE IN EUROPE, HIS JOB RANGED FROM COMPANY AIDMAN TO CHARGE OF QUARTERS IN BATTALION AID STATION. WOUNDED TWICE, HE WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER ALONG WITH THE COMBAT MEDAL BADGE, BRONZE STAR WITH CLUSTER AND MERITORIOUS UNIT AWARD.