World War II Honoree

Raymond J. Witczak, Sr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Shawn M. Stutzman

Relationship

Great Niece

IN 1942 HE WAS SENT TO THE SOUTH PACIFIC. HE FLEW PATROL PLANES IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC DURING WWII AND RECEIVED HIS COMMISSION WHILE OVERSEAS IN 1943. ALSO RECEIVED SERVICE MEDALS FOR CAMPAIGNS IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER, BATTLE OF MIDWAY, BATTLE OF GUADALCANAL AND BATTLE OF BOUGAINVILLE. HE RETIRED AFTER 32 YEARS OF SERVICE TO HIS COUNTRY.