World War II Honoree

Casimer J. Zalucki

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Mount Pleasant, New York

Honored By

M.J. Lynett

Served in the U.S. Army during WWII from 1943 to 1945. He was a member of the 30th Infantry Division and was a recipient of several medals including the Bronze Star and Bronze Star Cluster, which were awarded to him for heroic achievement. He drove his army vehicle along an exposed route under enemy observation to repair a break in wire communication while in Germany. An enemy tank opened fire wounding his two comrades. He bravely gave aid to them and carried the men to his vehicle. Although enemy fire was concentrated on him, he courageously continued onward to an aid station. He also received the Purple Heart Medal and was a Prisoner of War in Germany in October of 1944.