World War II Honoree

John S. Gagliano

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Chicago, Illinois

Honored By

Rita M. Gagliano

Relationship

Wife

HE SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS WITH THE 11TH AIRBORNE AS A PARATROOPER. RECEIVED THE PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH ONE BRONZE BATTLE STAR, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH TWO BRONZE BATTLE STARS, ARMY OF OCCUPATION (JAPAN) MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE AND PARACHUTE BADGE.