World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Mario D. Colatarci
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Shelton, Connecticut
Honored By
Roberta Leddy
Relationship
Daughter
AS PART OF THE 28TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, HE SERVED AS A RIFLE PLATOON SERGEANT DURING THE NORMANDY AND RHINELAND CAMPAIGNS. HE WAS WOUNDED IN BATTLE AND RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART.