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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Michael Giacalone

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Newark, New Jersey

Honored By

A Fellow Veteran

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVING DURING THE LIBERATION OF EMBATTLED EUROPE, HE WAS CROSSING THE ENGLISH CHANNEL DURING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE IN DECEMBER OF 1944, WHEN THE SHIP HE WAS BEING TRANSPORTED ON WAS BOMBED AND SUNK. HE WAS RESCUED AFTER MANY HARROWING HOURS IN THE WATER.