Tag Archives: Purple Heart

Italian American WWII Hero: Giuseppe Messina

Posted on February 23, 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 →

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Italian American WWII Hero: Anthony W. Venezia Sr.

Posted on January 22, 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 →

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Italian American WWII Hero: Leonard J. Verrilli

Posted on January 10, 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 →

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Italian American WWII Hero: Robert A. Vaccaro

Posted on December 12, 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. This entry is a special submission from NIAF Member Chris R. … Continue reading →

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Italian American WWII Heroes

Posted on May 8, 2020 by niaforg

By Chris Tremoglie Vice President Nelson Rockefeller once said, “I think of the 1.5 million Americans of Italian descent who made up ten percent of the armed might of the United States in World War II, and many of these … Continue reading →

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