World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Michael J. Ferro, Sr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Waterford, Connecticut
Honored By
Family
743RD TANK BATTALION, COMPANY B. OMAHA BEACH, 1ST WAVE TO GERMANY, FOUGHT IN NORTH AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN. LATER SERVED IN THE NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE AND RHINELAND CAMPAIGNS. RECEIVED 3 BATTLE STARS, BRONZE ARROWHEAD, DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE AND THE PURPLE HEART.