World War II Honoree

Vincent J. Fricano

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Aliquippa, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Mary, Mary Ann, Charles & Vincent, Jr.

Relationship

Wife & Children

ENTERED ARMY MAY 22, 1943. BASIC INFANTRY TRAINING CAMP WHEELER, GEORGIA. SERVED IN HAWAIIAN ISLANDS AND JOINED 33RD INFANTRY DIVISION. SERVED IN COMPANY C, 123RD INFANTRY REGIMENT OF THE 33RD INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE NEW GUINEA AND LUZON, PHILIPPINE ISLAND CAMPAIGNS. HONORABLY DISCHARGED JANUARY 19, 1946. RECEIVED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER RIBBON WITH 3 BRONZE SERVICE STARS, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH 2 BRONZE SERVICE STARS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, BRONZE STAR MEDAL AND COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE.