World War II Honoree

Tony Puntasecca

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Hackensack, New Jersey

Honored By

Mrs. Marie Puntasecca

Relationship

Wife

Served with the Corps of Army Engineers. Served in 6 campaigns: French Morocco, North Africa, Algeria, Tunisia, Sicily and Italy. Holder of European-African-Middle Eastern Ribbon, Good Conduct Medals and 2 Bronze Stars for rifle marksmanship; was 'advance man' and escorted convoys by motorcycle; served as an interpreter for French, Italian and German for the company commander.