World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John H. Galica
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Stafford Springs, Connecticut
Honored By
Ms. Ida C. Galica
Relationship
Wife
Served in the 214th Coast Artillery; inducted March 18, 1942. Overseas, September 24, 1942; Pacific Theater, Guadalcanal, New Guinea, Iwo Jima, Ryukyus. Unit was preparing for Japan invasion when war ended. Returned October 16, 1945; discharged November 11, 1945. Served as a machine gunner.