Grave marker for
Eugene A. Zylka in Section H, Site 584 of the Wood National
Cemetery, Milwaukee (Milwaukee county), Wisconsin.
Eugene enlisted in the Army on 16 March 1943,
probably in Milwaukee.
Pvt Zylka joined up with the 508th at Camp Mackall
and became a member of Company E on 26 October 1943 when he was
transferred from the 508th's Rear Detachment.
He was promoted to Pfc on 5 August 1944 and was
awarded the Bronze Service Arrowhead device for participation in
Normandy assault.
Pfc Zylka was discharged on 26 December 1945. |