World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Alphonse V. Cogozzo
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
Mr. Alexander D. Albertine
Relationship
Nephew
Graduated radio operators school, Army Air Force's technical training command in Scott Field, Illinois. Served in the European Area, 321st Transport, 27th Air Group. Radioman on a C-47 that flew between Greenland, England and France. Gave his life in the performance of his duty when his plane crashed over France. Temporarily interred at the U.S. Military Cemetery in Soley, France. Later buried at the Evergreen Cemetery in Steger, Illinois.