World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Edward L. Cecco
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Rochelle, Illinois
Honored By
John L. Cecco
Relationship
Son
ENLISTED IN 1939. SERVED WITH THE MARINE DETACHMENT ABOARD THE HEAVY CRUISER USS CHICAGO FROM AUGUST 1939 UNTIL DECEMBER 1941. SAW ACTION IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS, TOOK PART IN THE BATTLE AT GUADALCANAL. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART FOR SHRAPNEL WOUNDS. HONORABLE DISCHARGE IN 1943, ATTAINED THE RANK OF PLATOON SERGEANT.