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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Rocco L. Colicchio

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Wilmington, Delaware

Honored By

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

IN 1942, AT JUST 20 YEARS OF AGE, HE ENLISTED IN THE MARINE CORPS, 4TH RESERVE DIVISION. HE SAW ACTION IN THE BATTLE FOR GUAM IN 1943. HE WAS ASSIGNED TO BURY THE DEAD. HE WAS DISCHARGED IN 1945, AFTER SERVING HIS COUNTRY 'HONORABLY AND FAITHFULLY'.