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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Richard A. Palmieri

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Schenectady, New York

Honored By

M. J. Lynett

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED IN THE 180TH REGIMENT, COMPANY B IN THE 45TH DIVISION OF THE OKLAHOMA NATIONAL GUARD DURING THE INVASION OF ANZIO, THE LIBERATION OF ROME AND SOUTHERN FRANCE ON AUGUST 15, 1944 WHERE HE WAS WOUNDED AND AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART. HIS COMPANY FOUGHT IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE AND HELPED TO LIBERATE PRISONERS FROM THE DACHAU CONCENTRATION CAMP.