Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Honored By
Dyane, Peter, Jr. & Patti, Donna & Cosme
Relationship
Daughter, Son & Daughter-in-law, Daughter and Son-in-law
SERVED WITH THE OCCUPATION FORCES AT NAVAL AIR STATION OROTE, GUAM. AWARDED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND THE NAVY OCCUPATION SERVICE MEDAL WITH ASIA CLASP. ASSIGNED SPECIAL SERVICE AS A BANDLEADER. WON 'BEST BAND' COMPETITION AND SELECTED TO PERFORM VARIETY SHOWS IN SURROUNDING ISLANDS. REPLACED UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS IN ENTERTAINING TROOPS AFTER THE WAR.