World War II Honoree

Louis Pungello

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Hicksville, New York

Honored By

Jon Pungello

Relationship

Great Nephew

SERVED IN THE 38TH LIGHT SIGNAL CONSTRUCTION BATTALION IN NORMANDY, HOLLAND, BELGIUM, GERMANY, PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS, 1943-1945. AFTER TRAINING AT CAMP TOCCOA, GEORGIA, HE WAS SENT TO ENGLAND. SET UP COMMUNICATION LINES FOR THE ADVANCING ALLIED ARMY AFTER D-DAY AND TRAVELED THROUGH ST. LO, CARENTAN AND CHERBOURG. DURING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE, THE BATTALION EARNED A NOMINATION FOR THE MERITORIOUS SERVICE PLAQUE.