Henry J Gitnik

Henry J Gitnik
Era WWII
Branch U.S. Army
Rank Captain
Military Decorations Bronze Star
Purple Heart
Wall C
Wall Side 3
Row 4
Plaque Number 27

Combat Infantryman

MEDALS-RIBBONS: Bronze Star, Purple Heart w/OLC, American Defense Service, American Campaign, Army Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign w/4 Stars, World War I Victory, Philippine Liberation

Captain Gitnik fought for the liberation of the philippine Islands. He sustained battle wounds during two battles.

87th Infantry Division

36th Infantry Division

Plaque Wall Map

Plaque wall map