World War II Honoree

Hugh Martin Geraghty

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Bronx, New York, New Jersey

Honored By

Brandon Chuisano

Relationship

Great-Grandson

Born March 22, 1920, He enlisted in the United States Army on February 3, 1941, assigned to the 121st Signal Radio Intelligence Company. Participating in Central Europe and Rhineland campaigns, receiving the American Defense Medal, American Service Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and World War II Victory Medal. After the war, He would fight in the Korean War as a member of the 1st Cavalry Division. He passed away on May 5, 1998, in Warwick, Rhode Island.