World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
George Nicholas Bakun
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Maplewood, New York
Honored By
Michael J. Lynett
He served our country in the U.S. Army during WWII in the Invasion of Normandy, on D-Day, landing at Utah Beach. He was awarded the American Service Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Medal, the WWII Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Additionally, he received a plaque from French President Charles de Gaulle, thanking him for his service from the French nation. He was honorably discharged on January 29, 1946 with the rank of Staff Sergeant.