World War II Honoree

Vincent J. Pietrolungo

Hometown

Altoona, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Mr. Vincent M. Pietrolungo

DURING WWII, MY FATHER WAS IN HIGH SCHOOL. HE WORKED FOR SYLVANIA, 4 HOURS AFTER SCHOOL MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AND 8 HOURS ON SATURDAYS MAKING 'PROXIMITY FUSES' FOR THE NAVY. HE LATER SERVED HIS COUNTRY IN THE ARMY DURING THE KOREAN WAR.