World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Richard P. Ascolese
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Bergenfield, New Jersey
Honored By
Mr. Daniel Ascolese
Relationship
Son
79th Engineers. Landed in Normandy, shortly after mortar fragments tore through both legs, shipped to Wales to reconstruct arteries in legs. Returned to duty to finish tour of duty, earning rank of sergeant major. Purple Heart Recipient.