World War II Honoree

Frank J. Cucchiara

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Washington, District Of Columbia

Honored By

Joe Cucchiara

Relationship

Son

PARTICIPATED IN THE BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS OF SICILY, NAPLES-FOGGIA, ROME-ARNO, SOUTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND, CENTRAL EUROPE. AWARDED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN SERVICE RIBBON WITH 3 BRONZE ARROWHEADS, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE. LAPEL BUTTON FOR EXPERT CARBINE MARKSMAN RIFLE M1. MEMBER OF INTELLIGENCE AND RECONNAISSANCE PLATOON. DECORATED WITH THE FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE. JOB WAS TO GO FORWARD OF LINES AND OBTAIN INFORMATION OF ENEMY'S POSITION, LOCATION, AND STRENGTH, EITHER BY PATROLS OR OBSERVATION POSTS.