World War II Honoree

Anthony John Cernawsky

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Glen Cove, New York

Honored By

Robert Afanasewicz

Relationship

Great nephew

Enlisted in U.S. Army in March, 1942. Did basic at Ft Dix and transferred to Co. H, 307th Infantry Regiment, 77th Infantry Division. His unit fought in the Western Pacific, Philippines, Leyte, and Okinawa. His awards are the World War II Victory Medal, Asia-Pacific Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart, Silver Star, and Bronze Star.