World War II Honoree

John M. Volpi

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Holbrook, New York

Honored By

Ms. Sarah T. Volpi

Relationship

Wife

BOW GUNNER HEAVY TANK. SERVED WITH COMPANY A, 14TH TANK BATTALION, 9TH ARMORED DIVISION UNDER COMBAT CONDITIONS AT REMAGEN. OPERATED 90-MM TANK GUN IN THE THEN NEW HEAVY M-26 TANKS OPPOSING GERMAN MARK-6 TANKS EQUIPPED WITH 88-MM GUNS. SERVED WITH THE ARMY OF OCCUPATION AT Berkenstadt, GERMANY. AFTER RETURN TO THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES, TOOK EXTENSIVE TRAINING IN THE OPERATION OF MOBILE RADIO-TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT.