World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Patricino Gabaldon
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Los Chavez, New Mexico
Honored By
Wilfred G. Archuleta
Relationship
Friend
ACTIVE TANK COMMANDER, NORTH AFRICA, SICILY, AND EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS. HE AND HIS CREW KNOCKED OUT THE FIRST GERMAN TANK AFTER LANDING IN SICILY. 3 1/2 YEARS IN COMBAT AREAS.