World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Giovanni 'John' F. Dandola
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Honored By
The Dandola Family
Relationship
John A., John W. & Matthew J. Dandola
SERVED AS AN INFANTRY SOLDIER WITH THE 1ST MARINE DIVISION DURING THE INVASION OF GUADALCANAL. WOUNDED IN ACTION AND SUBSEQUENTLY AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART.