World War II Honoree

Alfredo J. Bernacchi

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Chicago, Illinois

Honored By

Alex G. Bernacchi

Relationship

Son

179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 45TH DIVISION, COMPANY A. APRIL 27, 1944 PARTICIPATED IN THE INVASION ON ANZIO, ITALY. MAY 30, 1944 WAS CAPTURED BY THE GERMANS ON THE PUSH FROM ANZIO TO ROME. CLASSIFIED AS MISSING IN ACTION AND HELD AS A POW FOR 16 DAYS. JUNE 14, 1944 WITH MUCH HELP FROM ALLIED ITALIAN SOLDIERS, IN THE TOWN OF VIGNARELLO, ESCAPED FROM THE GERMANS. FINISHED TOUR OF DUTY IN THE 52ND STATION HOSPITAL IN NAPOLI, ITALY. DISCHARGED NOVEMBER 1945.