Remembering Our World War II Veterans
Charles was part of the First Marine Division 'Old Breed' who entered the Marine Corps, five days after Pearl Harbor. He did boot training at Parris Island, South Carolina, then sent to Panama where he did guard duty, worked the locks, and received jungle warfare training and earned sharpshooter status. He was stationed at Earle, New Jersey and then sent to the Pacific and participated in combat action on Okinawa where he was wounded at Ryukyu Islands, Purple Heart and took part in the occupation of China. He was discharged at the Marine Separation Center, Great Lakes, Illinois on February 13, 1946.
Seaman 1st Class, John Kersmarki, U.S. Navy
Pfc. Joseph Kersmarki, U.S. Army
Machinists Mate 2nd Class, Stephen Kersmarki, U.S. Navy Seabees
Andrew Vecchione, U.S. Army
Entered Army in February 1941 Was stationed at Ft. Knox, Kentucky, where he was an Infantrymen Rifleman who served in North Africa against Rommel at the Kasserine Pass in Combat in Tunisia in February 1943. He worked with prisoners of war in Africa and was also an interpreter to prisoners and gave the information to allied officials. He was wounded twice and received 2 Purple Hearts and the Combat Infantryman Bronze Star Medal. He was Honorably Discharged at Camp Upton, New York on June 30, 1945. He was 100% disabled.
Lt. Clement Vecchione, U.S. Army
He was an Army Officer who served in New Caledonia. Graduated Georgetown University Law School and served as an Adjudication Lawyer for Veterans.
Alex Delondardo, U.S. Army
Enlisted on April 17, 1942. He was stationed at Ft. Dix, New Jersey, Then sent to Camp Crowder, Missouri for basic training. Shipped overseas to France and Germany.
Alfred Delondardo, U.S. Army
Enlisted February 14, 1942, in the U.S. Army. He was stationed at Ft. Riley, Kansas and sent overseas in the Cavalry in France And Germany.
Sgt. Louis Delondardo, U.S. Army
Served at the allied landings at Normandy Beach, France. France awarded a Special Medal of Honor on the 55th Anniversary of the Invasion presented by the People of France at Ft. Monmouth, NJ
Stephen J. Vetrano, U.S. Navy
Inducted into the Navy April 17, 1943. Received boot training at Bainbridge, Maryland, then shipped to Hawaii and sent to Battle in Pacific. He was awarded a citation for heroism in rescuing men from a sinking ship. He swam through mine and shark-infested waters. His coolness and courage directing the rescue work resulted in the saving of many lives. His heroic conduct was performed in the face of great danger to himself