World War II Honoree

Anthony M. Galgano, Sr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

North Bellmore, New York

Honored By

Anthony M. Galgano, Jr.

Relationship

Son

RECEIVED THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER RIBBON WITH 3 BRONZE STARS, BRONZE STAR FOR HEROISM IN GROUND COMBAT WITH FIRST OAK LEAF CLUSTER WITH 'V' DEVICE, BRONZE STAR FOR MERITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT IN GROUND OPERATIONS AGAINST THE ENEMY, PURPLE HEART, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. SERVED WITH COMPANY A, 2ND INFANTRY, 5TH DIVISION; PLATOON SERGEANT. BATTLE FIELD COMMISSION; LIEUTENANT.