World War II Honoree

Joseph A. Fiorello

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Rockford, Illinois

Honored By

Ms. Loretta Fleming

Relationship

Daughter

Drafted into the Army August 28, 1941. Participated in landings at Makin Island, Saipan and Okinawa. Wounded in Action at Okinawa. His unit was 'H' Heavy Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 165th Infantry, 27th Infantry Division. Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, 7 Overseas Service Bars, 1 Service Stripe, Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart Medal.