Tag Archives: greatest generation

Italian American WWII Hero: Joseph Montopoli

Posted on April 1, 2021 by niaforg

Launched in 2020 to remember the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, NIAF is recognizing Italian Americans who sacrificed, served and defended peace, freedom and democracy during the war through the #IAWW2Heroes initiative. This entry is a … Continue reading →

Posted in IA WW2 Heroes, Italian, WWII | Tagged Abruzzo, greatest generation, IAWW2Heroes, Italian American, Italian immigrants, Joseph Montopoli, Navy, Paolini, Privincia di Pescara, Rome NY, US Navy, Veteran, WWII, WWII hero | Leave a comment

Italian American WWII Hero Sgt. Lou “Red” Vigliotti

Posted on September 3, 2020 by niaforg

To remember the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, NIAF is recognizing Italian Americans who sacrificed, served and defended peace, freedom and democracy during the war, using the tag #IAWW2Heroes on social media. This entry is a … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Naples, Uncategorized | Tagged Asiatic-Pacific Campaign, Bradford PA, Bronze Star, Cervino, First Generation, greatest generation, IAWW2Heroes, Italy, Lewis Run PA, Naples, PA, Pennsylvania, Philippines, Veteran, WWII | Leave a comment

Italian American WWII Hero MSGT Joseph DeMarino

Posted on August 29, 2020 by niaforg

To remember the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, NIAF is recognizing Italian Americans who sacrificed, served and defended peace, freedom and democracy during the war, using the tag #IAWW2Heroes on social media. This entry is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Heritage, History, Uncategorized, WWII | Tagged Apulia, Army, Army Reserves, Caserta, DeMarino, echhart, First Generation, greatest generation, Italian American, Italy, Maryland, Monopoli, MSGT, Puglia, Sons of Italy, US Army, WII Hero, WII Heroes, WWII | Leave a comment

Italian American WW2 Hero Frank Mario Benimeo

Posted on August 19, 2020 by niaforg

To remember the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, NIAF is recognizing Italian Americans who sacrificed, served and defended peace, freedom and democracy during the war, using the tag #IAWW2Heroes on social media. This entry is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged #IAWW2Heroes, #VEDay, Abruzzo, American Campaign Medal, Avellino, Campania, coca cola bottling factory, EAME medal, East Orange NJ, First Generation, Good Conduct Medal, greatest generation, hero, Italian American, Nutley NJ, Penne Pescara, radio operator, Rhineland, staff sergeant, Veteran, Victory medal | Leave a comment