Date of birth:

August 9th, 1918

Date of death:

August 19th, 1999 (Chestertown/New York, United States)

Buried on:

Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery
Plot: G. Row: 2. Grave: 9.

Service number:

12018929

Nationality:

American

He was wounded 5 times during WWII. He was in Cannon Company 16th Regiment of the 1st Infantry Division 'Big Red One'. He fought from North Africa all the way to Aachen, Germany.

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division "The Big Red One", US Army

Awarded on:

1944

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fifth Grade Joseph Monterosso, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa and Sicily in 1943. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

G.O. No. 10, HQ, 1st Infantry Division (1944).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

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