World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert J. Antonelli
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Newport, Kentucky
Honored By
Ms. Bernadette R. Antonelli
PACIFIC THEATER. ENTERED ARMY AS SECOND LIEUTENANT, LED HIS MEN AS CAPTAIN IN LEYTE AND OKINAWA WHERE HE LOST A LEG AND THE USE OF ARM. WAS AWARDED 2 BRONZE STARS AND A SILVER STAR.