World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph Palka
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Toledo, Ohio
Honored By
John Palka
Relationship
Son
SERGEANT. SERVED AS A COMBAT MEDIC WITH THE 397TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, OF THE 100TH DIVISION, AND WAS IN THE NORMANDY INVASION. HE WAS AWARDED TWO PURPLE HEARTS AND 2 BRONZE STARS.