World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John A. Armao
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
New York City, New York
Honored By
Michael Lynett
WHEN WWII BEGAN HE ENLISTED IN THE ARMY IN 1942 AS A PHARMACIST, AND SERVED AS TECHNICAL SERGEANT IN THE 79TH GENERAL HOSPITAL IN NORTHERN IRELAND, ENGLAND, AND FRANCE. DURING THE WAR, HE WAS ONE OF THE FIRST TO DISPENSE PENICILLIN.