World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John G. Cassidy
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Union City, New Jersey
Honored By
Mary Jo Greco
Relationship
Daughter
COMMANDING OFFICER OF THE FIRST BATTALION, 381ST INFANTRY REGIMENT IN THE ASIATIC- PACIFIC THEATER AND TOOK PART IN THE AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULTS ON LEYTE, THE PHILIPPINES AND OKINAWA. WOUNDED IN ACTION. RECEIVED SILVER STAR, TWO BRONZE STARS AND A PURPLE HEART.