World War II Honoree

Modestino J. Nigro

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Enfield, Connecticut

Honored By

Agnes Nigro

Relationship

Sister

SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS WITH THE 13TH CORPS AS A DRIVER IN RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE FROM AUGUST 27, 1942 TO NOVEMBER 27, 1945. AWARDED THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 2 BRONZE SERVICE STARS, THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND THE ARMY OF OCCUPATION MEDAL WITH GERMANY CLASP.