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Friday, September 7, 2012 (Week 11)
Remembering Our World War II Veterans


Cpl. Albert Vaccaro, U.S. Army (killed in action)
Joined the U.S. Army before the War.  Was Stationed in the Philippines on December 7, 1941.  Captured by the Japanese and endured the "Bataan Death March."  Died on May 17, 1942, at the infamous "Camp O'Donnell." Pacific Theatre.



Capt. William A. Nurthen, US Army
​U.S. Army 10th Armored Division.  Served in England, Belgium, France, and Germany.  Fought at the "Battle of the Buldge", December 1944.  Received 1 Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars, and the Purple Heart. European Theatre.


Sgt. Pasquale J. Simonetti, US Army
U.S. Army, front-line artillery, directed fire.  Served in England, Belgium, France, and Germany. Fought at the "Battle of the Buldge", December 1944.  European Theatre.

Seaman, Richard E. English, Jr., U.S. Navy
Drafted and served as a trainer and mail director.

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