World War II Honoree

Anthony Mike Ciangi

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Chicago, Illinois

Honored By

Diane Ciangi

Relationship

Daughter

SERVED AS A PRIVATE WITH THE 4TH MARINE DIVISION, COMPANY G, 2ND BATTALION, 23RD MARINE INFANTRY REGIMENT IN THE BATTLES OF THE PACIFIC. STATIONED IN ROI NAMUR, MARSHALL ISLANDS AND SAIPAN, MARIANA ISLANDS. SERVED FROM MARCH 20, 1942 TO FEBRUARY 21, 1945. WOUNDED IN ACTION BY ENEMY GUNFIRE. RECEIVED THE PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION WITH ONE BRONZE STAR, THE AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 4 BRONZE STARS, THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL.