World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Alexander J. Bednarek
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
New Britain, Connecticut
Relationship
Self
Served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations with the 3rd Emergence Rescue Squadron as a Airplane Mechanic-Gunner in the Air Offensive Japan, China, Western Pacific, Southern Philippines and Luzon Campaigns. Awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon with 5 Bronze Service Stars, American Theater Campaign Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Ribbon and the WWII Victory Medal.