World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William Montanaro, Sr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Honored By
William Montanaro, Jr.
Relationship
Son
TECHNICAL SERGEANT, RADIOMAN/GUNNER. SERVED IN ENGLAND WITH THE 8TH AIR FORCE. FLEW BOMBING MISSIONS OVER GERMAN CITIES. WOUNDED AND RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART. ALSO EARNED THE FLYING CROSS AND AIR MEDAL. RETURNED HOME AFTER 25 MISSIONS.