World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James L. Cassidy, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Son and Family
Served in the Infantry of the U.S. Army. Scouted behind enemy lines in Italy. Was awarded the Bronze Star for heroic achievement in combat on 30 April, 1945, near Carmignano di Brenta, Italy. Five German officers, twenty-one men and many arms, the entire remaining personnel, equipment of a German rifle company were captured due to his courage and determination.