World War II Honoree

Frank Harry Citek

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

New York, New York

Honored By

Penelope Citek McMillen

Relationship

Daughter

Continental Service: 2 years 0 months 2 days Foreign Service 2 years 7 months 4 days Chief of Section 946. Directed and supervised crew operating searchlight utilized in the detection and illumination of enemy aircraft and naval craft. Was responsible for efficient operation of crew on searchlight and radar during combat. Foreman Construction 059. Supervised construction of roads, boiler, bridges, clearance of mine fields, neutralization of mines, use of demolitions. Military qualification: Rifle M1 MKM 139 30 Apr 41 Campaigns: North Apennines, Po Valley, Rome-Arno, Southern France, Tunisia Go 33 WD as amended Awards earned: American Campaign Medal, 1 Silver Service Star, American Defense Service Medal, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal