World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Sylvester V. Porubsky
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Topeka, Kansas
Honored By
Allan Henderson
SERVED WITH THE 2ND RANGER BATTALION AND ASSAULTED POINTE DU HOC ON D-DAY, JUNE 6, 1944. RECEIVED A BATTLEFIELD COMMISSION. EARNED THE SILVER STAR, BRONZE STAR AND PURPLE HEART MEDALS AS WELL AS THE PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION AND THE COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE.