World War II Honoree

Arthur Christopher Germano, Sr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Ridge, New York

Honored By

Arthur Charles Germano, Jr.

Relationship

Son

SERVED UNDER GENERAL GEORGE S. PATTON IN THE THIRD ARMY, 35TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 320TH REGIMENT, FIRST BATTALION, COMPANY C. PRIVATE FIRST CLASS (1943-1946). SERVED IN THREE CAMPAIGNS: NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, AND RHINELAND. Received the Bronze Star Medal; Presidential Unit Citation (Battle of Mortain, Normandy, France); European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three Battle Stars; American Campaign Medal; WWII Victory Medal; Good Conduct Medal; Combat Infantryman Badge; Expert Infantryman Badge; Cold War Certificate of Recognition; Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition (Normandy Jubilee of Liberty Medal); Normandy Jubilee of Liberty Medal; French Legion d’honneur Medal; French Croix de Guerre with Silver Star (Battle of Mortain); Medal of a Liberated France; Liberation of Normandy Diploma, Republic of France (Ministry of Defense); State of New York Medal for Merit and the State of New York Conspicuous Service Cross.