World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James Eugene Altomare
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Detroit, Michigan
Honored By
Donna Mentz
Relationship
Daughter
APRIL 12, 1942 TO OCTOBER 24, 1943 PACIFIC THEATRE OF OPERATIONS. SEPTEMBER 18, 1942 TO JANUARY 5, 1943: PARTICIPATED IN THE CAPTURE AND DEFENSE OF GUADALCANAL. RANK PRIVATE FIRST CLASS. MILITARY QUALIFICATION: MACHINE GUN CREWMAN AND RIFLE MARKSMAN.