World War II Honoree

Vincent Michael Cawley

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

New York, New York

Honored By

Matthew Cawley

Relationship

Nephew

Enlisted in the US Navy on Aug 22,1944 Stationed on the USS President Polk (AP-103) as GM3c. 4 brothers, 2 brother-in-laws also served in the US Navy, US Army & USMC. 1 brother was KIA June 01,1944 Anzio, Italy. Awarded the American Theater Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Medal, WW2 Victory Medal, Philippines' Liberation Ribbon 1 bronze Star & Expert Rifleman Medal. Involved in the Invasion of Leyte & Operation Magic Carpet. Honorably discharged June 28,1946. Was also awarded the NYS Medal for Merit signed by the Adjutant General.