World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Celso J. Ciucci
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
Gloria Leischner
Relationship
Daughter
WAS A NAVY SEABEE WHO SERVED ON OKINAWA, JAPAN. HE SURVIVED A TYPHOON THAT TOOK THE LIVES OF MANY SOLDIERS AND INHABITANTS. AFTER MANY BATTLES, HE USED HIS BARBERING SKILLS TO CUT THE HAIR OF THE TROOPS, THE OFFICERS, AND GENERAL ON A MAKESHIFT STOOL AT THE BEACHHEAD.