World War II Honoree

William Carmen Greco

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Old Forge, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Suzanne M. Greco

Relationship

Daughter

34TH FIELD ARTILLERY, 9TH DIVISION, NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND, TUNISIA, SICILY, NORTH AFRICA. HE WAS A CANNONEER 531. ALSO SERVED AS A COOK; PREPARED AND COOKED ALL MEALS. DROVE 2-1/2 TON TRUCK TRANSPORTING GUN CREW AND 155MM HOWITZER IN COMBAT. CREWMAN, PULLED LANYARD TO FIRE GUN. RECEIVED 7 BRONZE BATTLE STARS, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 1 SILVER STAR, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE, MARKSMAN BADGE WITH RIFLE BAR.