World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Anthony J. Nicolosi
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Marion, Ohio
Honored By
Rita Nicolosi Lyons
Relationship
Niece
SERVED IN THE PACIFIC; INJURED ON MAY 21, 1944 ABOARD LST 43, WHICH WAS MOORED IN A TIGHT GROUP WITH OTHER LST BOATS IN PEARL HARBOR'S WEST LOCH WHEN A MAJOR EXPLOSION DAMAGED MANY OF THE BOATS. KILLED 127 SERVICE MEN AND INJURING 380.