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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Frank Colacicco

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Utica, New York

Honored By

John H. Colacicco

Relationship

Son

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Activity During WWII

SERVED WITH 18TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION FROM AFRICA TO EUROPE. LANDED IN TUNISIA, SICILY AND NORMANDY (OMAHA BEACH). ENTERED THE WAR, COMMANDING THE REGIMENTAL ORGANIC CANNON COMPANY. ENDED THE WAR COMMANDING 2ND BATTALION UNTIL WOUNDED BY A LAND MINE IN MARCH 1945. AWARDED 2 SILVER STARS, 2 PURPLE HEARTS, 1 BRONZE STAR, LEGION OF MERIT. RETIRED DISABLED IN 1947.