World War II Honoree

Thomas M. D'Errico

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Worcester, Massachusetts

Honored By

Gloria Frongillo

Relationship

Sister

Enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps on 27 April 1942. He completed Marksman training on 2 June 1942 and qualified as Rifle Sharpshooter 12 April 1945. He served in Cuba from 18 September 1942 to 4 October 1942. Machine gunner in the 9th Marine Defense Battalion in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater participating in action against the enemy at Guadalcanal from 3 December 1942 to 9 February 1943; at New Georgia Island from 15 August 1943 to 19 January 1944; and Guam, Mariana Islands from 25 January 1944 to 10 August 1944. During his service he was promoted to Corporal. He also had special military qualifications as a Bandsman with both the Coronet and the Trumpet. Honorably discharged on 5 October 1945.