Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Passaic, New Jersey
Honored By
The O'Reilly Family
SERVED IN THE 760TH TANK BATTALION AS A SOLDIER AND TANK DRIVER. HE SERVED UNDER GENERAL CLARK, 5TH ARMY COMMANDER. HE PARTICIPATED IN THE MARCH ON MONTE CASSINO, EARNING TWO PURPLE HEARTS IN THE PROCESS.