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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John Gallello, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

West Newton, Massachusetts

Honored By

Michael O'Neil

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

PRIVATE 1ST CLASS. ENTERED ACTIVE DUTY ON DECEMBER 10, 1942. SERVED AS A MORTAR CREWMAN AND RIFLEMAN WITH COMPANY C, 1ST BATTALION, 22ND MARINE REGIMENT. ENGAGED IN ACTIVE GROUND COMBAT DURING THE ASSAULT AND CAPTURE OF ENIWETOK ATOLL, MARSHALL ISLANDS AND GUAM, MARIANA ISLANDS. WOUNDED IN ACTION ON JULY 21, 1944. HONORABLY DISCHARGED ON DECEMBER 3, 1945.