George Dolny

Staff Sergeant George Dolny worked on a bulb farm in West Islip prior to his enlistment in the Infantry. While in training, he won a medal for gunnery in maneuvers. Overseas, he served in Africa, Italy, France, Germany, Czechoslovakia, England, Belgium and Holland (Netherlands). Sergeant Dolny was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action in Africa, the Bronze Star for heroic achievement in the Tunisian Campaign. the Cluster with Four Oak Leaves and a Presidential Citation. The Citation stated:

"With utter disregard for personal safety, Sergeant Dolny courageously advanced across hazardous terrain and, despite heavy enemy fire, established a forward observation and directed an effective mortar bombardment of hostile installations."

After five years of service, Sergeant Dolny was honorably discharged at Fort Dix, NJ