World War II Honoree
Civilian on the Home Front
Bruno Fruci
Hometown
Clifton, New Jersey
Honored By
David Fruci
Relationship
Son
AFTER HIS TWO OLDER BROTHERS JOINED THE ARMY AND WERE TAKING PART IN THE FIGHT IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER, HE HAD TO QUIT SCHOOL AFTER THE 8TH GRADE TO WORK FULL-TIME TO HELP SUPPORT HIS PARENTS AND TWO SISTER HOUSEHOLD. HE WORKED FOR THE BRIGHT STAR BATTERY COMPANY MAKING PRODUCTS FOR THE WAR AND THE HOME FRONT.