World War II Honoree

Charles Polacek

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Arpin, Wisconsin

Honored By

Mr. & Mrs. Shane Carr

Relationship

Grandchildren

JOINED THE U.S. NAVY OCTOBER 17, 1942 AND ATTENDED BOOT CAMP AT GREAT LAKES NAVAL BASE IN ILLINOIS. HE ATTENDED DETROIT DIESEL SCHOOL IN RICHMOND, VIRGINIA AND STANDARDIZING 671 DETROIT SCHOOL IN NORFOLK, VIRGINIA. HE WAS STATIONED AT NEW GUINEA AND MIOS WOENDI ISLAND IN THE PACIFIC OCEAN. WORKED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION BATTALION (SEABEES) AS A MOTOR MECHANIC. HE RECEIVED AN HONORABLE DISCHARGE JANUARY 17, 1946.