World War II Honoree

Rosario J. Randazzo

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Chicago, Illinois

Honored By

Marine Veteran

DRAFTED AND SENT TO THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS IN 825TH AVIATION ENGINEER BATTALION, 8TH ARMY AIR FORCE IN BISHOP'S STORTFORD, ENGLAND. TRANSFERRED TO MILITARY POLICE AND LANDED ON UTAH BEACH, NORMANDY, FRANCE AND HANDLED GERMAN PRISONERS OF WAR. ALSO ESCORTED UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS MOVIE STARS. SPENT 37 CONSECUTIVE MONTHS OVERSEAS.