World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John Penkacik
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Buffalo, New York
Honored By
Mary Penkacik Black
Relationship
Daughter
RADAR OPERATOR AND COMBAT INFANTRYMAN AT THE INVASION OF SICILY, GERMANY, FRANCE AND BELGIUM AND THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. RECEIVED PURPLE HEART, BRONZE STAR OF VALOR, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.