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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Paul Cotellessa

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey

Honored By

Joan Cotellessa

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED WITH 158TH REGIMENTAL COMBAT TEAM, THE BUSHMASTERS. ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER. TWO SILVER STAR MEDALS, THE BRONZE STAR, THE PURPLE HEART AWARD. AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE RIBBON, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON, ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER RIBBON, AMERICAN THEATER RIBBON, WORLD WAR II VICTORY MEDAL. RECEIVED BRONZE SERVICE STARS FOR NEW GUINEA CAMPAIGN, BISMARCK ARCHIPELAGO CAMPAIGN, AND LUZON CAMPAIGN. INDUCTED JANUARY 31, 1941. ACTIVE DUTY JANUARY 23, 1942 - MARCH 22, 1946.