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World War II Honoree

Civilian on the Home Front

Leonard J. Guardino

Hometown

Brooklyn, New York

Honored By

Stephen L. Guardino

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

WORKED AT THE TODD SHIPYARD IN BROOKLYN, NEW YORK. DURING WWII, HE COULD NOT ENTER THE MILITARY BECAUSE OF HEALTH REASONS. HE WAS VERY ACTIVE WITH HOMING PIGEONS. DONATED OVER 60 BIRDS TO THE ARMY SIGNAL CORPS FOR THE WAR EFFORT. ALSO SERVED AS AN AIR RAID WARDEN.