World War II Honoree

Joseph Gallo

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Brooklyn, New York

Honored By

Joseph Gallo

Relationship

Son

SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS WITH 782ND ENGINEER PETROLEUM DISTRIBUTION. SERVED HIS TOUR OF DUTY IN NEW GUINEA, NEW BRITAIN, THE INVASION OF THE PHILIPPINES AND THE OCCUPATION OF JAPAN. EARNED THE RANK OF SERGEANT AND RECEIVED 5 BATTLE STARS, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL, OCCUPATION OF JAPAN MEDAL AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED.