LATHAM--Major General Ray Shields the adjutant general of New York displays a photograph of Pvt. John Greschiak a World War II Soldier who was killed in action on Sept. 16 1944 during a ceremony at which he was posthumously awarded the New York State Conspicuous Service Cross at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham. New York on Sept. 16 2024. Shields presented the award to the Soldiers niece and grand-niece.