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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John Polyniak

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Shamokin, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Mr. William J. Polyniak

Relationship

Grandson

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

MEMBER OF THE 29TH DIVISION THAT STORMED OMAHA BEACH ON JUNE 6, 1944. INJURED JUNE 17, 1944. HONORABLE MEDICAL DISCHARGE. RECIPIENT OF THE PURPLE HEART AND BRONZE STAR. HIS RETURN TO NORMANDY WAS CHRONICLED BY THE WASHINGTON POST.