World War II Honoree

Anthony Aria

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Kings Park, New York

Honored By

Mr. Fred Bethon, Jr

Relationship

Nephew

INDUCTED INTO THE U.S. ARMY ON DECEMBER 14, 1942 AND DISCHARGED ON OCTOBER 2, 1945. SERVED IN EUROPE NOVEMBER 2, 1943 TO JULY 5, 1945. HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 5TH ENGINEERS SPECIAL BRIGADE. HIGHEST RANK WAS TECHNICIAN 4TH CLASS. FOUGHT IN THE BATTLE OF NORMANDY AND NORTHERN FRANCE. RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING MEDALS AND CITATIONS: EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN MEDAL WITH 2 BRONZE SERVICE STARS, EUROPEAN ARROWHEAD AND THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.