World War II Honoree

Leland Otto Palitsch

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Wynantskill, New York

Honored By

RMCS Michael Lynett U.S. Navy (Ret)

Relationship

Fellow Navyman

A veteran of the U.S. Navy Seabees in World War II having served in the 81st and 25th battalions. He participated in the D-Day landings in Normandy and also served in Okinawa, Scotland, England, and Guam. His awards and citations include the American Service Medal, European-African Middle Eastern Medal with one star, Asiatic Pacific Medal with one star, Good Conduct Medal, N.Y. State Medal for Merit, and the World War II Victory Medal.