World War II Honoree

Nicholas H. Grinaldo

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Troy, New York

Honored By

Michael Lynett

ENLISTED IN THE NEW YORK NATIONAL GUARD, COMPANY C, 105TH INFANTRY ON FEBRUARY 27, 1940 AND SERVED WITH THE 27TH INFANTRY DIVISION. IN 1944, DURING THE BATTLE OF SAIPAN HE RECEIVED INJURIES TO HIS SHOULDER FROM MACHINE GUN FIRE, AS WELL AS SHRAPNEL IN HIS HIP, EARNING HIM TWO PURPLE HEARTS. AMONG THE OTHER MEDALS HE WAS AWARDED FOR HIS SERVICE SERVICE AND BRAVERY WERE THE BRONZE STAR, NEW YORK STATE CONSPICUOUS SERVICE STAR, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND SEVERAL OTHERS. HONORABLY DISCHARGED IN 1945 AT THE RANK OF STAFF SERGEANT.