World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Modesto J. Pasella
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Detroit, Michigan
Honored By
Maria Frances Chagnon
Relationship
Daughter
ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE ON SEPTEMBER 11, 1943. PARTICIPATED IN THE FIRST CROSSING OF THE RHINE RIVER. WOUNDED IN GERMANY WHILE SERVING WITH COMPANY B, 60TH ARMORED INFANTRY, 9TH ARMORED DIVISION. AWARDED THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER RIBBON WITH TWO BRONZE SERVICE STARS, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, PURPLE HEART, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN THEATER RIBBON, AND THE COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE. HONORABLY DISCHARGED ON AUGUST 29, 1946.