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Tag Archives: US Navy
Italian American WWII Hero: Joseph Montopoli
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
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Italian American WWII Hero: George Garille
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 Timothy Garille in honor … Continue reading
Posted in IA WW2 Heroes, Italian A Day
Tagged Ellis Island, Emilia Romagna, Garille, Garilli, Hoboken, Little Italy, Mott Street, NJ, NYC, Pearl Harbor, US Army, US Navy, WWII, WWII Heroes
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Italian American WWII Hero: Benedetto Joseph Matassa
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 Linda Mele in honor … Continue reading
Posted in IA WW2 Heroes, WWII
Tagged Connecticut, IAWW2Heroes, Matassa, military heroes, Sicilia, Sicily, Tusa Sicily, US Navy, WWII hero
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Italian American WWII Hero: Robert A. Vaccaro
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
Posted in History, IA WW2 Heroes, Italian, Italian A Day, Italian American, New York City, WWII
Tagged Brooklyn, European Theater, Long Island, Navy Seals, Pacific Theater, Palermo, Purple Heart, Sicilia, Sicily, UDT, US Navy, Vaccara, Veteran
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Italian American WWII Heroes – The Puniello Brothers
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