World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Eugene H. Gierka
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Albany, New York
Honored By
Michael Lynett
Inducted in March 1943 to the Army Air Forces. He served in the European Theater of Operations as an Engine Specialist on P-38J Lockheed Lightnings with the 39th Photo Reconnaissance Squadron, 10th Photo Group, which he received five Battle Stars for France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, and Germany.