World War II Honoree

Vincent A. Catalogna

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Revere, Massachusetts

Honored By

John, Paul & Mark Catalogna

Relationship

Sons

MEMBER OF THE 13TH AIR FORCE, 69TH BOMBARDMENT GROUP. FOUGHT IN SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES, NEW GUINEA, PALAWAN, LUZON, AIR COMBAT BORNEO. FLEW IN B-25 AS A TAIL, TOP AND FRONT GUNNER. WAS SOLE SURVIVOR OF HIS 39TH MISSION. WOUNDED IN ACTION. RECEIVED 2 PURPLE HEARTS, VARIOUS CAMPAIGN MEDALS AND BRONZE STAR FOR LIBERATION OF THE PHILIPPINES. HE IS 100% DISABLED VETERAN.