World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Victor Fontanez, Sr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
New York, New York
Honored By
Victor Fontanez, Jr.
Relationship
Son
SERVED IN WWII IN THE 36TH INFANTRY DIVISION. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL FOR BEING WOUNDED IN ACTION AND THE SOLDIER'S MEDAL FOR SAVING SEVERAL SERVICE MEN FROM DROWNING WHEN THEIR SHIP WAS ATTACKED. HE REPEATEDLY SWAM TO AND FROM THE SHIP TO ASSIST PEOPLE TO SHORE.