World War II Honoree

Frank S. Piorek

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Thompsonville, Connecticut

Honored By

John F Pohorylo

Relationship

Nephew

SERVED WITH THE 1ST BATTALION, 117TH INFANTRY, 30TH DIVISION, COMPANY C IN THE EUOPEAN THEATRE, INCLUDING NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE AND THE RHINELAND. HE WAS WOUNDED IN ACTION, TAKING A BULLET TWO INCHES ABOVE THE HEART FROM A GERMAN SNIPER IN A TREE. HE RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL, A PURPLE HEART MEDAL, AND THE COMBAT INFANTRYMAN'S BADGE.