Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
Kathleen Zaccagnino
Relationship
Friend
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS, BELONGED TO COMPANY B, FIRST BATTALION, 401ST GLIDER INFANTRY, OF THE 101ST AIRBORNE. HE WAS A PART OF THE D-DAY INVASION. HE WAS WOUNDED IN THE KNEE AND SHOULDER ON JUNE 8, 1944. HE WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART ON JULY 5, 2012.