World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John Joseph Damato
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
North Massapequa, New York
Honored By
Family
SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY IN THE 20TH ARMORED DIVISION. TRAINED IN THIS DIVISION FOR A LITTLE OVER A YEAR. WAS REASSIGNED TO THE 30TH INFANTRY DIVISION IN FRANCE AND ASSIGNED TO THE MORTAR SQUAD. VOLUNTEERED TO BE THE COMPANY RUNNER. AWARDED PURPLE HEART FOR HIS WOUNDS, BRONZE STAR, AND EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS WITH ONE BATTLE STAR.