Pietrzak was translated into Patrick when Dad joined the Army during WWII. It also seems that throughout his life, the family before the war would often use Patrick or Pietrzak. We have records using both names. Joseph W. Patrick served in WWII. 8th Army 15th Tank Battalion. His unit was engaged during the Battle of the Bulge, European Theater. The 8th Army was known as the Thundering Herd.
Served in US Army during WWll and was prisoner of war.