World War II Honoree

Henry J. Recke

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Medway, Massachusetts

Honored By

Linda A. Recke Luther

Relationship

Daughter

WHEN THE WAR BEGAN IN 1941, HE WAS A MILITARY POLICEMAN IN THE PANAMA CANAL ZONE (AND LATER IN TRINIDAD, WEST INDIES). HE VOLUNTEERED FOR THE 5307TH COMPOSITE UNIT 'MERRILL'S MARAUDERS.' SERVED AS 1ST SERGEANT IN HEADQUARTERS AND HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 2ND BATTALION. AWARDS AND CITATIONS: DISTINGUISHED UNIT CITATION (CO#54 WD 5), 1944; GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL; COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE (CO#5 HEADQUARTERS, 475TH INFANTRY), 1944; AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL; WWII VICTORY MEDAL; ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL; AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL.