World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Anthony J. Portantino
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Honored By
Ms. Barbara Portantino
Relationship
Wife
Served with the 456th Ordnance Evacuation Company in Patton's Army. Stationed in the Northern France campaign. Awarded the Good Conduct medal, American Theater ribbon, European-African-Middle Eastern Theater ribbon and the WWII Victory ribbon. Special vehicle operator 932, expert rifle 1.