Italian American WWII Hero: Leonard J. Verrilli
Jan 13, 2021
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Launched in 2020 to remember the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, NIAF is recognizing Italian Americans who sacrificed, served and defended peace, freedom and democracy during the war through the #IAWW2Heroes initiative.
This entry is a special submission from Max Scoli, who is currently a Senior at the University of Michigan in honor of his great-grandfather. Leonard J. Verrilli. Leonard J. Verrilli was born on December 11, 1913, in Harrison, N.Y.
SOURCE: https://niafblog.wordpress.com
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