World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Edward Edwin Polniak
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Denver, Colorado
Honored By
Jim Polniak
Relationship
Son
Served in the 6th Marines, 2nd Marine Division. Left San Diego aboard the USS Matsonia. Involved in the Guadalcanal battle of the British Solomon Islands in addition to several other campaigns in the South Pacific Theatre. Received the Purple Heart.