World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Michael J. Pizza
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Honored By
John Peterson
HE SERVED TWO ENLISTMENTS IN THE WAR, IN COMPANY D OF THE 18TH INFANTRY, AND IN COMPANY E OF THE 117TH INFANTRY. HE RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART FOR WOUNDS RECEIVED IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE, AND THE BRONZE STAR FOR EXEMPLARY CONDUCT IN GROUND COMBAT DURING THE NORTHERN FRANCE CAMPAIGN.