World War II Honoree

James A. Cronin

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

New York, New York

Honored By

Albert J. Polidori

Relationship

Friend

SERVED IN THE U.S. ARMY FROM 11/42 - 11/45. STAFF SERGEANT WITH COMPANY E, 405TH INFANTRY, 102ND DIVISION IN FRANCE AND GERMANY. WOUNDED NEAR STENDAL, GERMANY. AWARDED THE COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN MEDAL WITH 2 STARS, BRONZE STAR, PURPLE HEART, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.