World War II Honoree

Thomas Gentile

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

White Plains, New York

Honored By

Carol J. Pastore

Relationship

Niece

SERVED IN THE 2ND ARMORED DIVISION AS TANK COMMANDER UNDER GENERAL GEORGE PATTON. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION IN WWII IN FRANCE ON AUGUST 2, 1944. HE FOUGHT BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS IN THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER OF OPERATIONS. AWARDED BRONZE STAR POSTHUMOUSLY FOR BRAVERY IN FRANCE FOR SAVING HIS BUDDY TRAPPED IN A TANK THAT TOOK A DIRECT HIT.