World War II Honoree

Raymond A. Giana

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

New Britain, Connecticut

Honored By

Judith Lombardo

Relationship

Daughter

MEMBER OF 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION. SERVED IN EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATRE OF OPERATIONS WITH BATTERY A, 604TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION AS A FIELD LINEMAN IN THE NORTHERN APENNINES. BADGES INCLUDE EXPERT CARBINE AND MARKSMAN BAR. AWARDED PURPLE HEART MEDAL, BRONZE STAR MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH ONE BRONZE SERVICE STAR. WOUNDED ON MT. DELLA TORRACCIA, ITALY ON FEBRUARY 24, 1945.