World War II Honoree

Joseph John D'Amore

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Newark, New Jersey

Honored By

James V. D'Amore, Sr.

Relationship

Brother

SERVED WITH THE 3RD ARMORED DIVISION, SPEARHEAD, 33RD REGIMENT, COMPANY C. 714TH TANK BATTALION IN NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND AND THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. WOUNDED FOR THE THIRD TIME DECEMBER 25, 1944. IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE HE WAS A TANK DRIVER AND LOST FIVE TANKS. WOUNDED 5 TIMES BUT TOLD MEDICS NOT TO TAG HIM. RECEIVED TWO PURPLE HEARTS. DIED ON 8/3/50 FROM TO WOUNDS RECEIVED IN WWII.