World War II Honoree

Anthony F. Aiello

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Sandra M. Trendler

Relationship

Daughter

SERVED DECEMBER 23, 1942 TO HONORABLE DISCHARGE OCTOBER 24, 1945 WITH HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 1ST BATTALION, 175TH INFANTRY REGIMENT AS A RIFLEMAN, 45. SERVED IN NORMANDY, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE. SHARPSHOOTER WITH M-1 RIFLE AND CARBINE. WOUNDED IN FRANCE; JUNE 18, 1944. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE, AND EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER MEDAL WITH 3 BRONZE STARS AND 1 BRONZE ARROWHEAD.