World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James J. Monteleone
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Manhattan, New York
Honored By
James J. Romano
Relationship
Grandson
SERVED ABOARD THE USS PRINCE GEORGE AK-224 IN THE PACIFIC THEATER FROM 1942 TO 1945. SERVED AS CREW CHIEF ON 40MM ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN DURING THE BATTLE OF SAIPAN. OPERATED THE LANDING CRAFT DURING THE INVASION OF PELELIU, PALAU AND THE OCCUPATION OF JAPAN.