World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph P. Anastasio
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Honored By
Guy & Nina Anastasio
Relationship
Son & Daughter-in-law
SERVED AS A RIFLEMAN IN COMPANY C, 71ST INFANTRY UNIT IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS. HE WAS WOUNDED DURING BATTLE AND LOST HIS RIGHT ARM, RECEIVING THE PURPLE HEART.