World War II Honoree

John A. Mirando

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Bronx, New York

Honored By

John F. Mirando

Relationship

Son

SERVED WITH THE 32ND SIGNAL COMPANY, 32ND INFANTRY DIVISION FROM OCTOBER 15, 1941 TO OCTOBER 9, 1945. DEPLOYED FOR 39 MONTHS IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS, INVOLVED IN NEW GUINEA AND PHILIPPINE ISLANDS CAMPAIGNS. PARTICIPATED IN 4 MAJOR AMPHIBIOUS LANDINGS IN NEW GUINEA (BUNA AND HOLLANDIA) AND THE PHILIPPINES (LEYTE AND LUZON). RECEIVED THE PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION (WITH THE 32ND SIGNAL COMPANY) AND THE BRONZE STAR (ACTIONS AGAINST THE ENEMY IN THE PHILIPPINES).