World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Frank J. Pannone
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Honored By
Mr. Frank Maddalena
Relationship
Nephew
ASSIGNED TO THE 747 BATTALION #32693797. KILLED AS HE WAS LEAVING HIS TANK, JUNE 20, 1944 IN ST. LO, FRANCE DURING THE NORMANDY INVASION. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART ON AUGUST 23, 1944. BURIED IN BROOKLYN, NEW YORK. MY PARENTS NAMED ME AFTER HIM, AND I HAVE PASSED HIS NAME ON TO MY SON AND MY GRANDSONS. MY FAMILY AND I ARE VERY PROUD OF HIS SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY.