World War II Honoree

Joseph Compagnone

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Newton, Massachusetts

Honored By

Brian Compagnone

Relationship

Grandson

INVOLVED IN SICILY, NAPLES-FOGGIA, ROME-ARNO, SOUTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS. RECEIVED GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL GO 113, PURPLE HEART AND EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH BRONZE SERVICE ARROWHEAD. FURTHER, HIS DEDICATED SERVICE WAS HIGHLIGHTED IN THE BOOK 'BRAVE MEN' BY ERNIE PYLE.