World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Albert V. Grifone
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Upper Darby, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Mr. & Mrs. Albert V. Grifone
Relationship
Self
Served in the European Theatre of Operations with the 438th Troop Carrier Group, 53rd Wing, 9th Air Force. Dropped the first American combat soldiers on French soil, the 101st Airborne Division. Received the Distinguished Unit Badge and 7 battle stars.