World War II Honoree

Joseph Clayton Walkowiak "Bud"

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Spalding, Nebraska

Honored By

Mary Lynn Dake

Relationship

Daughter

Sharpshooter, Combat Infantry - BAR Rifleman 16th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division (Big Red One), 2nd Battalion Inducted: June 23, 1944 Combat Wounded: Czechoslovakia, May 5, 1945 Honorably Discharged: May 23, 1946 Battles and Campaigns: Rhineland, Ardennes, Central Europe Decorations and Citations: Purple Heart, 3 Bronze Campaign Stars; Combat Infantryman Badge; European/African/Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon; Good Conduct Medal; Marksmanship Medal; American Theatre Ribbon; Victory Ribbon