World War II Honoree

Samuel J. Basta

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Old Forge, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Mr. John H. E. Stelling

Relationship

Friend

Served with the 16th Infantry of the First Division, the Big Red One. Landed in Normandy on D-Day. Decorated with the Bronze Star and Oak Leaf Cluster and two Purple Hearts. Earned the European Theater of Operations Ribbon and authorized to wear four Campaign Stars for Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe. Earned the Combat Infantryman Badge, Army Good Conduct Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.