World War II Honoree

Michael Evanowski

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Steger, Illinois

Honored By

Mr. John Evanowski

Relationship

Son

SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY WITH THE 6TH ARMY, 33RD DIVISION, 3RD BATTALION, 123RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, COMPANY K. INDUCTED OCTOBER 1942 AND HONORABLY DISCHARGED DECEMBER 31, 1945. SERVED ON THE BROWNING AUTOMATIC RIFLE SQUAD DURING LIBERATION CAMPAIGNS OF NEW GUINEA, PHILIPPINES AND JAPAN OCCUPATION. RECEIVED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER MEDAL, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE AND THE RIFLE MARKSMAN BADGE.