World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Vincent Rappa
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Staten Island, New York
Honored By
Kristen Palmieri
Relationship
Granddaughter
SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER, WAS IN THE 1ST WAVE TO LAND IN NORMANDY DURING D-DAY INVASION. HELPED CLOSE THE CONCENTRATION CAMP OF DACHAU. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, BRONZE STAR. THE POINT PERSON ON SEVERAL MISSIONS.