World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Samuel Penchansky
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Bayonne, New Jersey
Honored By
Miss Laura Penchansky
Relationship
Granddaughter
PHYSICIAN ON THE FRONT LINE. IN CHARGE OF POW CAMP AT THE END OF THE WAR. WAS AWARDED BRONZE STAR FOR SAVING BRITISH SOLDIER BURNING TO DEATH NEAR NETTUNO, ITALY. HE WAS WOUNDED DURING THIS ACTION. HE DID NOT DISCLOSE HIS INJURIES UNTIL PATIENT WAS TAKEN CARE OF. HE ALSO HAD RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART.