World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert J. Antonelli
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Newport, Kentucky
Honored By
Mr. Roger Antonelli
Relationship
Son
Saved army battalion on Okinawa single handedly by crawling to observation post to adjust counter artillery and destroy enemy gun position and allow battalion to reorganize. Hit with mortar fire and was awarded silver star, bronze star and three Purple Hearts.