World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Anthony J. Odierna, Sr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Honored By
Mrs. Salvatore N. Fazzino
Relationship
Niece
SERVED AS A COMBAT INFANTRY SCOUT IN THE NORTH AFRICAN AND ITALIAN THEATERS. PARTICIPATED IN THE JUNE 1944 LIBERATION OF ROME BY GENERAL MARK W. CLARK'S 5TH ARMY. RECEIVED A PURPLE HEART FOR WOUNDS RECEIVED IN ACTION NEAR THE ARNO RIVER ON SEPTEMBER 14, 1944.