Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Queens, New York
Honored By
Elpidio Manoso III (MAJ, US Army Retired)
He joined the U.S. Marines Corps in 1942 and saw active duty at the island battles of Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian and Okinawa. wounded in action, he was the recipient of the Bronze Star and Purple Heart, and remained on active or reserved duty at the Corps for 37 years.