Military Veterans
Nicholas (Nick) M. Badwey, Sr
Date of Birth
23 May 1925
Date of Death
21 March 1995
Brick Location
Eagle Side
Panel Number
3B
Biography
For his service in World War II, Nick Badwey was awarded the Pacific War Zone Bar and Merchant Marine Combat Bar.
Nick was born in Omaha, NE, on 23 May 1925. He was raised in Wichita, KS, and moved to El Dorado in the late 1940's. Nick was deeply devoted to his family; he loved his country, especially Kansas. He died 21 March 1995.
Branch:
U.S. Navy
Rank
Ordinary Seaman
Years
World War II—May 1944 - January 1945
Duty
Quartermaster - Troop Transport