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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Dario Politella

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Lawrence, Massachusetts

Honored By

McVMI 1943

Relationship

Classmates

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Activity During WWII

HE ATTENDED THE VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE FOR 1 YEAR WITH THE CLASS OF 1943. WENT INTO THE U.S. ARMY AND THROUGH OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL. HE WAS COMMISSIONED A 2ND LIEUTENANT. HE SERVED WITH THE 9TH ARMY, 22ND CORPS AND FOUGHT IN THE BATTLES OF NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE AND ARDENNES. HE WAS AWARDED A BRONZE STAR AND 2 AIR MEDALS. HE LEFT THE SERVICE AS A 1ST LIEUTENANT.