World War II Honoree

Joseph Puzzanghera

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Boston, Massachusetts

Honored By

Paul J. Puzzanghera

Relationship

Son

SERVED IN COMPANY H OF THE AMERICAL DIVISION FROM 1940 TO 1944. HE PARTICIPATED AS A MORTAR PLATOON GUNNER IN MANY OF THE PACIFIC CAMPAIGNS INCLUDING GUADALCANAL. HE WAS WOUNDED AND HONORABLY DISCHARGED FROM THE VA HOSPITAL IN TOPEKA, KANSAS IN 1944. IN ADDITION, HE SERVED AT CAMP EDWARDS, AUSTRALIA, THE FIJI ISLANDS AND NEW CALEDONIA.