World War II Honoree

Tony Algeria

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Huntington Station, New York

Honored By

Robert Algerie

Relationship

Brother

SERVED WITH THE 746TH TANK BATTALION. MERITORIOUS SERVICE IN CONNECTION WITH MILITARY OPERATIONS DURING PERIOD JUNE 6, 1944 TO DECEMBER 31, 1944 IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS. PERFORMING HIS DUTIES AS AN ARMORER, HE REPEATEDLY EXPOSED HIMSELF TO ENEMY FIRE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HIS UNIT'S EQUIPMENT. HIS COURAGEOUS ACTIONS WERE A CREDIT TO HIMSELF AND THE ARMED FORCES OF THE U.S. AWARDED A SILVER STAR, BRONZE STAR.