World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Walter Joseph Niemiec
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Detroit, Michigan
Honored By
Marcia Stuart
Relationship
Daughter
Served as Chief Petty Officer USS Iowa and USS Astoria. Fought battles of Midway, Coral Sea, and Savo Island. Recipient of Navy Cross and two Purple Heart Medals. Nominated for the Congressional Medal of Honor.