Henry Anthony Palecek

Henry Anthony Palecek
Era WWII
Branch U.S. Navy
Rank Petty Officer First Class
Wall F
Wall Side 1
Row 4
Plaque Number 24

Carpenter's Mate First Class

MEDALS-RIBBONS: Asiatic-Pacific Campaign, World War II Victory, Navy Occupation, Good Conduct, American Campaign, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign, World War Il Victory, Navy Occupation Service w/Asia Clasp

Henry immediately volunteered after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He served on Destroyer Tenders in the Pacific Theater repairing Higgins Boats. He also served as a 20mm gunner defending against Kamikaze attacks.

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