Frank P. Witek

Military Person

1921 – 1944

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Who was Frank P. Witek?

Private First Class Frank Peter Witek was a United States Marine who was killed in action on August 3, 1944, in the Battle of Finegayan, Guam. For his heroism and sacrifice of life, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. He was the 28th Marine to receive the Medal of Honor during World War II.

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Born
Dec 10, 1921
Derby
Also known as
  • Frank Peter Witek
Nationality
  • United States of America
Lived in
  • Connecticut
Died
Aug 3, 1944
Resting place
Rock Island National Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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