World War II

Biographies for the Leominster World War II Memorial

Chief Alton A. Cousins reported Killed in Action when his ship was torpedoed near Iceland on 30 October 1941. He served in the United States Navy on the USS Reuben James (DD 245). He was born in Leominster and resided on High Street. He is memorialized at Cambridge American Cemetery in Cambridge, England. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Private Joseph R. Martineau reported Missing in Action in the Philippines on 13 May 1942. He served in the United States Army in the 31st Infantry Regiment. He resided at Burrage Place in Leominster. He is buried in the American Cemetery in Manila, Philippines. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Second Lieutenant Malcolm C. Reed reported Died in Service as the result of a plane crash in Glenview, Illinois on 27 July 1942. He served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. No additional information is available. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Leominster. He was awarded the World War II Victory Medal.

Private First Class Leo M. Gagnon reported Killed in Action on Gavutu, Solomon Islands on 7 August 1942. He served in the United States Marine Corps, serving in the First Parachute Battalion, 1st Marine Division. He was born in Leominster and resided at 122 Seventh Street. He is buried in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was awarded the Navy Cross, the Purple Heart Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Corporal Edmond O. Lachapelle reported Died in Service on 1 September 1942 at Westover Air Field. He served in the United States Army in the Quartermaster Corps. He was born in Leominster and resided at 5 Second Street. He is buried in St. Cecilia's Cemetery in Leominster. He was awarded the World War II Victory Medal.

Private First Class Julian K. Dobson reported Killed in Action in the Solomon Islands on 28 September 1942. He served in the United States Marine Corps. He resided at 161 West Street in Leominster. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Private First Class Alphonse J. Richard reported Died in Service on 3 October 1942 at Westover Air Field. He served in the United States Army in the Medical Corps. He resided at 111 Mechanic Street in Leominster. He was a member of the Leominster Aerie of Eagles. He is buried in St. Anne De Kent Cemetery in New Brunswick, Canada. He was awarded the World War II Victory Medal.

Ships Cook Second Class Robert L. White reported Missing in Action on 8 May 1943 during the Battle of Coral Sea where his ship was sunk by the enemy. He served in the United States Navy on the USS Neosho. He was born in Leominster and resided at 121 Union Street. He attended Leominster High School. He is listed on the Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery in Manila, Philippines. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Private Pasquale Oscar Rocca Jr. reported Died in Service, at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri on 25 May 1943. He served in the United States Army in Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 291st Infantry. He was born in Leominster and resided at 48 Walker Street. He attended St. Leo's Parochial School and graduated from St. Bernard's High School. He is buried in St. Leo's Cemetery in Leominster. He was awarded the World War II Victory Medal.

Private First Class Lloyd A. Elwell reported Killed in Action in Attu in the Aleutians Islands on 29 May 1943. He was in the United States Army and served in the 17th Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was born in Leominster and resided at 15 Blossom Street. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Leominster. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.

Second Lieutenant Mark K. O'Toole reported Died in Service as a result of a plane accident at Romulus Field, Michigan on 18 June 1943. He served in the United States Army Air Corps as a pilot in the Third Ferry Group. He was born in Leominster and resided at 14 View Street. He graduated from Leominster High School. He is buried in St. Leo's Cemetery in Leominster. He was awarded the World War II Victory Medal.

Water Tender First Class Harrison C. Richardson reported Died in Service as a result of drowning in the performance of his duties in St. David Island, Bermuda on 27 June 1943. He served in the United States Navy as a Seabee with the 49th Naval Construction Battalion. He resided at 36 View Street in Leominster. He attended Leominster High School. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Leominster. He was awarded the World War II Victory Medal.

Staff Sergeant Robert W Barker reported Missing in Action off the coast of England when his plane crashed into the sea on 5 August 1943. He served in the United States Army in the Air Corps. He was born in Leominster and resided at 54 Granite Street. His name is listed on the Tablets of the Missing at the American Cemetery in Cambridge, England. His remains were never recovered. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

First Lieutenant Richard C. Nicholas reported Killed in Action in North Africa on 12 September 1943. He served in the United States Army with the 45th Infantry Division as a Military Policeman. He was born in New York, but made his home in Leominster at 32 Washington Street with his wife, who was a Leominster High School graduate. He is buried in the American Cemetery in Nettuno, Italy. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Ordinary Seaman Lawrence L. Mitchell reported Missing in Action on 9 October 1943 south of Iceland. He served in the Merchant Marines on the SS. Yorkmar which was sunk by a torpedo. He enlisted from Leominster. His remains were never recovered. He was awarded the Atlantic War Zone Bar and the World War II Victory Medal.

Water Tender Second Class John W Fortune Jr. reported Killed in Action in the Battle of Savo in the South Pacific on 14 November 1943. He served in the United States Navy. He resided at 23 Pine Grove Avenue in Leominster. He is listed on the Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery in Manila, Philippines. His remains were never recovered. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Private Adrien Savalliere reported Died of Wounds received in action in North Africa on 14 November 1943. He served in the United States Army with the 157th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division. He resided at 128 First Street in Leominster with his wife. He is buried in the North African American Cemetery in Carthage, Tunisia. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Second Lieutenant John G. Hising reported Killed in Action in New Guinea on 26 November 1943. He served in the United States Army Air Corps. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Leominster. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.

Private First Class Francis E Moquin reported Died in Service in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Alaska on 7 December 1943. He served in the United States Army with Company D, 477 Quartermaster Regiment. He was born in Leominster and resided at 22 Third Street. He graduated from Leominster High School. He is buried in St. Cecilia's Cemetery in Leominster. He was awarded the World War II Victory Medal.

Second Lieutenant Arthur J. Simpson reported Killed in Action while on a bombing mission over Germany on 27 December 1943. He served in the United States Army Air Corps serving with the 346th Bomber Squadron, 99th Heavy Bomber Group. He resided at 236 West Street in Leominster with his wife. He is buried in the Florence American Cemetery in Florence, Italy. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Purple Heart Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Utilityman Gerard J. Mitchell reported Missing in Action in the North Atlantic on 16 January 1944. He served in the Merchant Marines on the SS. Sumner I. Kimball which was sunk by a torpedo. He resided at 141 Mechanic Street in Leominster. His remains were never recovered. He was awarded the Atlantic War Zone Bar and the World War II Victory Medal.

Private First Class Alfred Gravelle reported Killed in Action in Italy on 29 January 1944. He served in the United States Army with the 540th Engineer Regiment. He resided at 171 Mechanic Street in Leominster with his wife. He is buried in the American Cemetery in Florence, Italy. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Ensign Charles M. Perry reported Died in Service in New York on 19 February 1944. He served in the Merchant Marines. He was the 3rd Officer on many merchant ships in combat areas. He resided at 39 Main Street in Leominster and graduated from Leominster High School. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Leominster. He was awarded Atlantic War Zone Bar, the Mediterranean-Middle East War Zone Bar, the Pacific War Zone Bar and the WW II Victory Medal.

Private Frank J. Montagna reported Killed in Action in Germany on 27 February 1944. He served in the United States Army, with Company F, 11th Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division. He was born in Leominster and resided at 31 Johnson Street with his wife. He graduated from Leominster High School. He is buried in St. Leo's Cemetery in Leominster. He was awarded the Combat Infantry badge, the Purple Heart Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Motor Machinist Mate Third Class Kent R. Collins reported Killed in Action during the Invasion of the Anzio Beachhead in Italy on 29 February 1944. He served in the United States Navy on the USS LST 197. He was born in Leominster. He is buried in Fitchburg. He was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Lifesaving Medal, the Purple Heart Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Ensign Philip W Newman reported Died in Service in a plane crash in Pensacola, Florida on 2 March 1944. He served in the United States Navy. He was born in Leominster and graduated from Leominster High School. He attended Northeastern University prior to entering the service. He is buried in Winchester, Massachusetts. He was awarded the World War II Victory Medal.

Second Lieutenant Frank M. Foster reported Missing in Action on a bombing mission over Germany on 3 March 1944. He served in the United States Army with the 331st Bomber Squadron, 94th Heavy Bomber Group. He was born in Leominster and resided at 78 High Street. His name is listed on the Tablets of the Missing in the American Cemetery in Margraten, Netherlands. His remains were never recovered. He was awarded the Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Purple Heart Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Private Edmund Melanson reported Died in Service in Islington, England in an accident on 9 March 1944. He served in the United States Army with the 4th Combat Engineer Battalion. He was born in Leominster and resided at 179 Mechanic Street. He is buried in the American Cemetery in Cambridge, England. He was awarded the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.

Second Lieutenant Henry F. Bosley reported Died in Service at Camp Atterbury, Indiana on 17 March 1944. He served in the United States Army, in a Tank Destroyer Unit. He was born in Leominster and resided at 43 Cotton Street. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Leominster. He was awarded the World War II Victory Medal.

First Lieutenant Walter M. Boland reported Died in Service in Swanage, England on 7 April 1944. He served in the United States Army, serving in the 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division. He resided at 217 Sixth Street in Leominster. He is buried in the American Cemetery in Cambridge, England. He was awarded the Combat Infantry badge, the Silver Star Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Sergeant James J. Boyle reported Died in Service of an accidental discharge of a sub-machine gun in Kingsnorth, England on 8 April 1944. He served in the United States Army with the 23rd Fighter Squadron, 36th Fighter Group. He was born in Leominster and resided at 28 Boyle Street. He graduated from Leominster High School. He is buried in St. Leo's Cemetery in Leominster. He was awarded the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.

Gunners Mate Third Class Matteo Turano reported Killed in Action in the Atlantic on 14 April 1944. He was originally reported as Missing in Action. He served in the United States Navy on the Merchant Ship, Atlantic Theater. He resided at 35 Webber Street in Leominster and graduated from Leominster High School. He is listed on the Tablets of the Missing at the American Cemetery in Cambridge, England. His remains were never recovered. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.

Private First Class Samuel E Bailey reported Died in Service in Oxford, England on 18 April 1944. He served in the United States Army, in the Airborne Engineers. He resided at 33 Exchange Street in Leominster and graduated from Leominster High School. He is buried in Farmingdale, New York. He was awarded the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.

Shipfitter Third Class Paul A. Prince reported Killed in Action, in the South Pacific on 20 April 1944. He served in the United States Navy as a Seabee in the 40th Naval Construction Battalion. He resided at 169 Mechanic Street in Leominster and attended Leominster High School. He is buried in St. Cecilia's Cemetery in Leominster. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Second Lieutenant Frederick Gordon reported Missing in Action, while on a bombing mission over Germany on 29 April 1944. He served in the United States Army Air Corps with the 734th Bomber Squadron, 453rd Heavy Bomber Group, flying the B-24 Liberator. He was born in Leominster and resided at 18 Morse Place. He graduated from Leominster High School. He is listed on the Tablets of the Missing at the American Cemetery in Cambridge, England. His remains were never recovered. He was awarded the Air Medal, the Purple Heart Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Gunnersmate Third Class Frank J. Petricca reported Missing in Action in the Atlantic on 6 June 1944. He served in the United States Navy on a LST. He was born in Leominster and resided at 96 Middle Street. He attended Leominster High School. His name is listed on the Tablets of the Missing at the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, France. His remains were never recovered. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Private First Class Mario J. Lanza reported Killed in Action in France during the Invasion of Normandy on 20 June 1944. He served in the United States Army. He was born in Leominster and resided at 158 Middle Street. He attended Leominster High School. He is buried in St. Leo's Cemetery in Leominster. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Private Everett E Grimes reported Killed in Action in France during the Invasion of Normandy on 23 June 1944. He served in the United States Army with the 313th Infantry Regiment, 79th Infantry Division. He was born in Leominster and resided at 29 Richardson Street. He attended Leominster High School. He is buried in the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, France. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Private Leon L. Gionet reported Killed in Action in Liacotico, Italy on 13 July 1944. He served in the United States Army as an Infantryman. He resided at 108 Third Street in Leominster with his wife prior to entering the service. He is buried in Shirley, Massachusetts. He is survived by his widow Rena M. Brideau. He was awarded the Combat Infantry badge, the Purple Heart Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Corporal Frank W Sawyer reported Killed in Action on Guam Island, Marianas Islands on 21 July 1944. He served in the United States Marine Corps. He resided at 138 High Street in Leominster with his wife. He is buried in Honolulu Memorial Cemetery in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Second Lieutenant Albert F. Duval reported Killed in Action over Europe on 5 August 1944. He served in the United States Army, with the 713th Bomber Squadron, 448th Heavy Bomber Group. He was born in Leominster and resided at 69 Central Street. He graduated from Leominster High School. His remains were never recovered. His name is listed on the Tablets of the Missing at the American Cemetery in Cambridge, England. He was awarded the Air Medal, the Purple Heart Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Private First Class Winthrop C. Lear reported Killed in Action in France on 9 August 1944. He served in the United States Army and an Infantryman. He was born in Leominster and resided at 29 Walnut Street. He graduated from Leominster High School. He was the Scoutmaster for Boy Scouts Troop 1 for many years. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Leominster. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Private Alfred Delbove reported Killed in Action in France on 10 August 1944. He served in the United States Army in the 47th Infantry Battalion, 5th Armored Division. He resided at 129 Manchester Street in Leominster. He is buried in the Brittany American Cemetery in St. James, France. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Private First Class John J. McGillen reported Died of Wounds received in action in France on 17 August 1944. He served in the United States Army, 142nd Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division. He was born in Leominster and resided at 38 Pleasant Street. He attended Leominster High School. He is buried in the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery in Nettuno, Italy. He was awarded the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Private First Class Ralph E Sherwin reported Killed in Action in France on 30 August 1944. He served in the United States Army with the 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division as a Medic. He was born in Leominster and resided at 90 Orchard Street. He graduated from Leominster High School. He is buried in the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, France. He was awarded the Combat Medic badge, the Purple Heart Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Staff Sergeant William D. Scully reported Killed in Action in France on 7 September 1944. He served in the United States Army with the 168th Combat Engineer Battalion. He was born in Leominster and resided at 24 Oak Avenue. He graduated from Leominster High School. He is buried in the Brittany American Cemetery in St. James, France. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Private First Class Leo J. H. Brideau reported Killed in Action on the Island of Peleliu in the Pacific Theater of Operations on 24 September 1944. He served in the United States Marine Corps. He resided at 292 Mechanic Street in Leominster. He attended St. Cecilia's Parochial School. He is buried in St. Cecilia's Cemetery in Leominster. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Gunners Mate Second Class Lawrence A. Cravedi reported Died in Service after an illness in St. Albans Naval Hospital on 26 September 1944. He served in the United States Navy and he participated in five major battles. He resided at 721 Main Street in Leominster with his wife. He is buried in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. He was awarded the America Area Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.

Sergeant Isaac Hawkins reported Killed in Action in Italy on 26 September 1944. He served in the United States Army with Company L, 351st Infantry. He resided at 57 Crawford Street in Leominster with his wife and children. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Leominster. He was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, the Purple Heart Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Private Pasqualle A. Petrucci reported Killed in Action in Italy on 6 October 1944. He served in the United States Army. He was born in Leominster and resided at 33 Longwood Avenue. He attended the Saxon Trade School. He is buried in St. Leo's Cemetery in Leominster. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Private Harold L. Lord reported Killed in Action in Italy on 22 October 1944. He served in the United States Army with the 351st Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division. He was born in Leominster and resided at 10 Graham Street. He attended Leominster High School. He is buried in the Florence American Cemetery in Florence, Italy. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Seaman First Class Victor Devarney reported Missing in Action in the Pacific Theater on 30 October 1944. He served in the United States Navy. He resided at 122 Hawes Street in Leominster. His name is listed on the Tablet of the Missing at the American Cemetery in Manila, Philippines. His remains were never recovered. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Private Edmund F. Potter Jr. reported Missing in Action in Germany on 17 November 1944. He served in the United States Army with the 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division. He was born in Leominster and his parents resided at 808 Washington Street. He is buried in the Ardennes American Cemetery in Neupre, Belgium. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

First Lieutenant Kenneth E Hastings reported Killed in Action on a mission over Germany on 21 November 1944. He served in the United States Army Air Corps with the 603rd Bomber Squadron, 398th Heavy Bomber Group. He was born in Leominster and resided at 187 Merriam Avenue. He graduated from Leominster High School. He is buried in the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, Netherlands. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Purple Heart Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Machinist's Mate Third Class Darius J. Parriott reported Missing in Action after his ship was sunk off the Gilbert Islands in the Pacific Theater on 25 November 1944. He served in the United States Navy on the USS Liscome Bay. He was born in Leominster and resided at 508 Main Street. He graduated from Leominster High School. He is listed on the Tablets of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Sergeant Martin B. Love reported Killed in Action in Germany during the Battle of the Bulge on 27 November 1944. He served in the United States Army. He was born in Leominster and resided at 9 Morton Street. He graduated from Leominster High School. He is buried in St. Leo's Cemetery in Leominster. He was awarded the Silver Star Medal, the Purple Heart Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Private First Class John F. Supple Jr. reported Killed in Action in Belgium on16 December 1944. He served in the United States Army with the 394th Infantry Regiment, 99th Infantry Division. He was born in Leominster and resided at 41 Lowe Street. He graduated from Leominster High School. He is buried in the Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery in Henri-Chapelle, Belgium. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Private First Class Rene R. Gariepy reported Died of Wounds received in action in Luxembourg on 22 December 1944. He served in the United States Army. He was born in Leominster and resided at 10 Third Street. He is buried in St. Cecilia's Cemetery in Leominster. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.

Private Samuel A. Spadafore reported Died of Wounds in Belgium during the Battle of the Bulge on 24 December 1944. He served in the United States Army. He resided at 714 Water Street in Leominster with his wife. His parents resided at Roosevelt Avenue in Leominster. He is buried in St. Bernard's Cemetery in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Technical Sergeant Arthur A. Morin reported Killed in Action while on a bombing mission over Germany on 26 December 1944. He served in the United States Army Air Corps as a Radio Operator and Tail Gunner on a B-24 Liberator. He resided at 166 Water Street in Leominster. No burial information is available. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Sergeant Michael J. DiGeronimo reported Died of Wounds received in action during the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium on 3 January 1945. He served in the United States Army in the 26th Division. He resided at 124 North Main Street in Leominster. He is buried in St. Bernard's Cemetery in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.

Staff Sergeant Harry J. Peterson reported Killed in Action in Luxembourg on 10 January 1945. He served in the United States Army with the 359th Infantry. He was born in Leominster and resided at 29 Church Street with his wife. He attended Leominster High School. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Leominster. He was awarded the Combat Infantry badge, Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Private Nicholas Dipace reported Died of Wounds in Martinsburg, West Virginia on 13 January 1945. He served in the United States Army with Company B, 47th Armored Infantry Battalion, 5th Armored Division. He resided at 309 Lancaster Street in Leominster with his wife. He is buried in St. Leo's Cemetery in Leominster. He was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, the Purple Heart Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.

Private First Class Arthur O. Gopfert reported Missing in Action in Southern France on 14 January 1945. He served in the United States Army with the 143rd Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division. He resided at 5 Sawtelle Road in Leominster and graduated from Leominster High School. He is listed on the Tablets of the Missing at Epinal American Cemetery in Epinal, France. His remains were never recovered. He was awarded the Combat Infantry badge, the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Private First Class Francis C. Quinn reported Killed in Action on Luzon Island in the Philippines on 1 February 1945. He served in the United States Army with the 152nd Infantry Regiment, 38th Infantry Division. He resided at 15 Priest Street in Leominster. He is buried in the Manila American Cemetery in Manila, Philippines. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Private First Class Gerard J. Cormier reported Killed in Action on Iwo Jima on 28 February 1945. He was serving in the United States Marine Corps, with the 4th Marine Division. He was born in Leominster and resided at 50 Fourth Street. He is buried in St. Cecilia's Cemetery in Leominster. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Signalman Second Class William C. Lavoie reported Missing in Action as a result of a collision at sea on 25 February 1945. He served in the United States Navy on board the Merchant Ship SS Murpheesboro. He was born in Leominster and resided at 97 Grand Street. He graduated from Leominster High School. He is memorialized on the East Coast Memorial in New York. His remains were never recovered. He was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Private Romeo M. Capasso reported Killed in Action in Germany during the Battle of the Bulge on 11 March 1945. He served in the United States Army with the 39th Infantry regiment, 9th Division. He was born in Leominster. He is buried in St. Leo's Cemetery in Leominster. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Private First Class Albert P. Demazure reported Killed in Action in Germany on 19 March 1945. He served in the United States Army, with Company K, 26th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division. He was born in Leominster and resided at 230 Mechanic Street. He is buried in St. Cecilia's Cemetery in Leominster. He was awarded the Combat Infantry badge, the Purple Heart Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Seaman First Class Bernard W Joslin reported Missing in Action on the USS Franklin on 19 March 1945 while his ship was off the coast of Japan. He served in the United States Navy. He was born in Leominster and resided at 19 Cottage Street. He is listed on the Tablets of the Missing at Honolulu Memorial in Honolulu, Hawaii. His remains were never recovered. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Private First Class Delmarzio J. Franciosi reported Killed in Action in the European Theater on 24 March1945. He served in the United States Army in the Infantry. He was born in Leominster and resided at 6 Wilson Street. He is buried in St. Leo's Cemetery in Leominster. He was awarded the Combat Infantry badge, the Purple Heart Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Quartermaster Third Class Mario B. Fini reported Killed in Action in the Pacific on 26 March 1945. He served in the United States Navy on the USS Halligan (Plank Owner). He resided at 99 Colburn Street in Leominster. He is listed on the Tablets of the Missing at the Cemetery in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Signalman Third Class Rodrigo G. Caffoni reported Missing in Action in the South Pacific on 27 March 1945. He served in the United States Navy. He was born in Leominster and resided at 22 Longwood Avenue. He graduated from Leominster High School. He is listed on the Tablets of the Missing at Honolulu Memorial in Honolulu, Hawaii. His remains were never recovered. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Private Lester R. King reported Killed in Action in Germany on 28 March 1945. He served in the United States Army with the 324th Infantry Regiment, 44th Infantry Division. His parents resided on Cotton Street in Leominster. He graduated from Leominster High School. He is buried at the Lorraine American Cemetery in St. Avold, France. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Seaman First Class Arthur R. Marcoux reported Missing in Action on 6 April 1945. He served in the United States Navy. He resided at RFD Pleasant Street in Leominster. He is listed on the Tablets of the Missing at Honolulu Memorial in Honolulu, Hawaii. His remains were never recovered. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Able Seaman George Blanchette reported Died in Service in the North Atlantic as a result of a collision and fire at sea on 9 April 1945. He served in the United States Army Transportation Service on the USAHS St. Mihiel. His remains were never recovered. He was awarded the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal.

Staff Sergeant Nelson E Simmons reported Killed in Action in Italy while on a bombing mission 10 April 1945. He served in the United States Army Air Corps, serving with the 737th Bomber Squadron, 454th Heavy Bomber Group. He resided at 19 Walnut Street in Leominster with his wife. He is buried in the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery in Nettuno, Italy. He was awarded the Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Purple Heart Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Sergeant Walter E Kurasowicz reported Missing in Action while on a bombing mission over Kawasaki, Japan on 15 April 1945. He served in the United States Army Air Corps with the 60th Bomber Squadron, 39th Bomber Group Flying B-29's. He resided at 64 Cedar Street in Leominster and graduated from Leominster High School. His name is listed on the Tablets of the Missing at Honolulu Memorial in Honolulu, Hawaii. His remains were never recovered. He was awarded the Air Medal, the Purple Heart Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Private Eddie Cormier reported Killed in Action in Italy on 19 April 1945. He served in the United States Army with the 473rd Infantry. He was born in Leominster. He is buried in the American Cemetery in Florence, Italy. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Second Lieutenant Lyman M. Bates Jr. reported Died in Service as a result of a plane crash on 22 April 1945, serving in the United States Army with the 700th Bomber Squadron, 445th Heavy Bomber Group. He flew over 23 missions. He was born in Leominster and resided at 12 Boutelle Street. He is buried in the American Cemetery in Cambridge, England. He was awarded the Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Private First Class Ernest J. Rehor reported Killed in Action in Saipan in the Pacific Theater on 29 May 1945. He served in the United States Marines. He was born in Leominster and graduated from Leominster High School. He attended Milton Academy prior to entering the service. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Leominster. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Private First Class Angelo J. Tata reported Died of Wounds on Mindanao Island, Philippines on 24 June 1945. He served in the United States Army. He resided at 62 Webber Street in Leominster and attended Leominster High School. He is buried in St. Leo's Cemetery in Leominster. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Seaman First Class Peter R. Dandini reported Died in Service while on leave at Chelsea Naval Hospital on 4 August 1945. He served in the United Stated Navy. He was born in Leominster and resided at 13 Derwin Street. He is buried in St. Leo's Cemetery in Leominster. He was awarded the World War II Victory Medal.

Captain Horace R. Falk reported Died in Service as a result of an airplane crash near Oga City, Akita prefecture, Northern Honshu on 29 August 1945. He served in the United States Army in the Air Corps as a navigator on a B-29 Superfortress. He was born in Leominster and resided at 41 Boutelle Street. He graduated from Leominster High School and Harvard University. He was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.

Technician Fifth Class Romeo J. Charron reported Died in Service in Zurenburg, Germany on 30 August 1945. He was in the United States Army, with the 78th Quartermaster Company, 78th Infantry Division. He resided at 534 North Main Street in Leominster with his wife. He is buried in the American Cemetery in Margraten, Netherlands. He was awarded the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.

Private First Class Donald P. Reynolds reported Died in Service as a result of a plane crash in Saipan on 26 October 1945. He served in the United States Army. He made his home in Leominster for many years prior to entering the service. He is buried in St. Leo's Cemetery in Leominster. He was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.

Lieutenant Everett M. Woodward reported Killed in Action over Germany on 7 November 1945. He served in the United States Navy Reserves as a pilot. He resided at 24 Newton Street in Leominster. He is listed on the Tablets of the Missing at Cambridge American Cemetery in Cambridge, England. His remains were never recovered. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Seamen First Class Clyde W Albee Jr. reported Missing in Action on 25 November 1945. He served in the United States Navy. He resided at 76 Lancaster Street in Leominster and graduated from Leominster High School. He attained the rank of Eagle Scout. He is listed on the Tablets of the Missing at the Manila American Cemetery in Manila, Philippines. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.

Private Charles J. Gai reported Killed in Action in France on 15 December 1945. He was originally reported as Missing in Action. He served in the United States Army. He was a resident of Leominster for 20 years and resided at 40 West Street. He is buried in St. Leo's Cemetery in Leominster. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Quartermaster Chief Wyott T. Ordung reported Missing in Action in the Pacific Area on 15 December 1945. He served in the United States Navy for 21 years, serving on the USS Langley when he went missing. He was born in Leominster and attended Leominster High School. He is listed on the Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery in Manila, Philippines. His remains were never recovered. He was awarded Purple Heart Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.

Flight Officer Frank N DeCarolis reported Died in Service in China as a result of a plane crash on 28 September 1946. He served in the United States Army as a Flight Officer. He was born in Leominster and resided at 270 Sixth Street. He graduated from Leominster High School. He is buried in St. Leo's Cemetery in Leominster. He was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.