World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Donald C. Hawthorne
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
East Haven, Connecticut
Honored By
Judy F. Hawthorne
Relationship
Daughter
MEMBER OF THE 82ND AIRBORNE, 505TH PARACHUTE REGIMENT. BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS: AFRICA, NAPLES-FOGGIA, SICILY, NORMANDY D-DAY INVASION. AWARDED BRONZE STAR, DISTINGUISHED UNIT EMBLEM, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 3 BRONZE SERVICE STARS, 1 BRONZE ARROWHEAD, WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND PURPLE HEART.