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Capozi, Angelo R.

Date of birth:
January 1st, 1916 (Canadaigua-Ontario County/New York, United States)
Date of death:
August 26th, 2011 (New Rochelle-Westchester County/New York, United States)
Nationality:
American

Biography

Angelo R. Capozi was born on January 1st, 1916 as the son of Cesare (James) and Grazia (Brevetti) Capozi. He served as Corporal from January 18, 1943 through December 18, 1945. He worked on building airfields with the Construction Engineers 1878. He caught schrapnel in his eye and became legally blind in one eye while serving in the Pacific.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Corporal
Unit:
Construction Engineers 1878
Good Conduct Medal - Army
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Corporal
Unit:
Construction Engineers 1878
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Corporal
Unit:
Construction Engineers 1878
World War Two Victory Medal

Sources

  • Photo 1: Virginia Capozi
  • - Angelo R. Capozi World War II Honoree card
    - Virginia Capozi
    - Legacy.com
    - Find a Grave

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