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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Michael Filipine

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Madison, New Jersey

Honored By

Fred A. Halkett, Jr.

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

DRAFTED AT AGE 18 ON JUNE 9, 1943. SENT OVERSEAS TO THE MECHANIZED CAVALRY. SAW COMBAT AT NEW GUINEA AND ADMIRALTY ISLANDS. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION ON MARCH 20, 1943 DURING THE INVASION OF MANUS ISLAND. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART, WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER MEDAL WITH BATTLE STARS.