World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Alfred Michael Grottaglio
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Astoria, New York
Honored By
Grateful American
HE DIED ON THE ISLAND OF PELELIU ON SEPTEMBER 15, 1944. RECEIVED THE SILVER STAR, THE PURPLE HEART, THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND THE WWII MEDAL. HE HAD SERVED IN THE 6TH MARINE DIVISION, COMPANY K, 1ST BATTERY, 5TH MARINES.