World War II Honoree

John Zabbia

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Arlington Heights, Illinois

Honored By

Candace Oberman

Relationship

Granddaughter

SERVED IN 561ST COMPANY, TRUCK DRIVER LIGHT 345. TOUR OF DUTY INCLUDED NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, AND CENTRAL EUROPE. DEPARTED FROM U.S. ON MAY 3, 1944 AND ARRIVED IN NORMANDY ON MAY 15, 1944. CONTINUED THROUGH EUROPE UNTIL DEPARTING ON AUGUST 6, 1945 AND RETURNING BACK TO THE U.S. ON AUGUST 15, 1945. RECEIVED WWII VICTORY MEDAL, 2 OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS, AND EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS RIBBON WITH 3 STARS.