World War II Honoree

Joseph A. Porto

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Chicago, Illinois

Honored By

Joseph A. Porto, Jr.

Relationship

Son

INDUCTED INTO THE ARMY ON MAY 31, 1944. HE SERVED WITH COMPANY C, 47TH ARMORED INFANTRY BATTALION, 5TH ARMORED DIVISION. ON NOVEMBER 27,1944. HE ARRIVED IN ENGLAND AND THEREAFTER FRANCE. PARTICIPATED IN 3 BATTLES IN BELGIUM (BATTLE OF THE BULGE), GERMANY AND THE NETHERLANDS. HE WAS WOUNDED BY ENEMY FIRE ON APRIL 11, 1945 AND RECEIVED A PURPLE HEART. SERVED WITHOUT COMPLAINT AND CAME HOME TO HELP BUILD THIS GREAT NATION.