World War II Honoree

John William Olexy

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Shenandoah, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Family

Relationship

Grand Nephew

He served in WWII with the 415th Infantry Regiment (Medical Detachment), 104th Infantry Division. He attained the rank of Sergeant (Technician 4th Grade) as a Combat Medic. During the war he earned the Bronze Star, Combat Medic Badge, M1 Carbine and M1 Garand Marksman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Medal, American Defense Medal and the WWII victory Medal.