World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John P. Abbato
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Honored By
A Grateful American
SERVED IN WWII WITH THE 33RD INFANTRY DIVISION (THE PRAIRIE DIVISION), 123RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, 2ND BATTALION, HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. CAMPAIGNS: NEW GUINEA, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. AWARDS: EXPERT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.