Frank P. Witek Military person

Private First Class Frank Peter Witek (December 10, 1921–August 3, 1944) 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.

Personal facts

Birth date	December 10, 1921
Birth place	Derby Connecticut
Date of death	August 03, 1944
Place of death	Killed in action
Resting place	Rock Island Illinois , Rock Island National Cemetery

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Military person

allegiance	United States of America
award	Purple Heart Medal of Honor
military operations	World War II
military branch	United States Marine Corps
military unit	1st Battalion 9th Marines 9th Marine Regiment (United States)
service start	1942
service end	1944