World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Warren J. Cassidy
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
New York, New York
Honored By
A Grateful American
ENLISTED IN THE ARMY AT THE AGE OF 18, HE SERVED AS A SERGEANT IN THE 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION IN ITALY. DURING HEAVY FIGHTING NEAR THE PO RIVER IN APRIL 1945, HE RESCUED A SOLDIER AND DESTROYED AN ENEMY OBSERVATION POINT. RECEIVED THE BRONZE AND SILVER STARS FOR VALOR.