World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Thomas Fortunato
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Bensonhurst, New York
Honored By
George Weck
Relationship
Friend
PROUDLY SERVED IN BOTH THE ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC THEATERS OF OPERATION WITH THE 978TH ENGINEERS MAINTENANCE COMPANY. HE WAS AWARDED EIGHT CAMPAIGN MEDALS, THE BRONZE STAR FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE, AND A MEDAL FROM THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE COUNTRY'S LIBERATION.