World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph Paolini
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
New Castle, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Nick Paolini
Relationship
Grandson
A MACHINE GUNNER IN THE SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES, LUZON, NEW GUINEA AND BISMARCK ARCHIPELAGO. HE RECEIVED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER RIBBON WITH FOUR BRONZE STARS AND PHILIPPINES LIBERATION RIBBON WITH TWO BRONZE STARS. HE SERVED WITH HEADQUARTERS BATTERY OF THE 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY, AND THE 1ST CALVARY DIVISION.