Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Buffalo, New York
Honored By
Carl Falletta
Relationship
Nephew
LANDED IN NORMANDY, 28 DAYS AFTER D-DAY. IN ALMOST CONSTANT BATTLE WITH GERMAN UNITS. ENGAGED IN 4 MAJOR BATTLES OF NORMANDY, RHINELAND, NORTHERN FRANCE AND CENTRAL EUROPE. HE WAS AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR FOR MERITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT IN GROUND COMBAT. THE REGIMENT WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN BREAKING OUT OF NORMANDY BEACHHEAD, ALLOWING ARMORED UNITS TO GET THROUGH, IN JULY OF 1944.