World War II Honoree

Albert J. Nardi

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Auburn, Illinois

Honored By

Helen M. Nardi

Relationship

Wife

SERVED IN THE 11TH INFANTRY AS A SUPPLY SERGEANT. RECEIVED THE SILVER STAR MEDAL, CITATION FOR GALLANTRY IN ACTION. HE WAS WOUNDED IN THE FACE BY SHRAPNEL WHILE DELIVERING AMMUNITION. SERVED IN ICELAND, ENGLAND, IRELAND, GERMANY, FRANCE AND CZECHOSLOVAKIA. HE ALSO RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR, PURPLE HEART AND THE FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE.