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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

James Cervone

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Madison, New Jersey

Honored By

Fred A. Halkett, Jr.

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE ON SEPTEMBER 18, 1943 AT THE AGE OF 36. SAW ACTION IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS AND NEW CALEDONIA IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION DURING THE INVASION OF LUZON ON FEBRUARY 17, 1945 WHILE SERVING WITH THE 25TH INFANTRY DIVISION. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART, ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER MEDAL WITH BATTLE STAR, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.