World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Lucian 'Lou' Matteo Grillo
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Hartford, Connecticut
Honored By
Donna Fazzino
PACIFIC THEATRE OF OPERATIONS, TURRET GUNNER ON A LOCKHEED PV-1 VENTURA. AWARDED AN AIR MEDAL, A GOLD STAR, A COMMENDATION FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY, A PERMANENT CITATION FROM THE CHIEF OF NAVAL PERSONNEL, A LETTER OF CITATION FROM PRESIDENT TRUMAN, AND THREE STARS FOR ACTION IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. WOUNDED BY SHRAPNEL BUT REFUSED THE PURPLE HEART.