Ensign First Class Henry P. Schaefer, who served on the USS Corsair during World War I, is pictured with officers and crew members in this photo submited by his daughter Dore Marotta. The crew served in Europe, from 1917-1919 which shipped out from Brooklyn.

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Dore Marotta.

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Ensign First Class Henry P. Schaefer, who served on the USS Corsair during World War I, is pictured with officers and crew members in this photo submited by his daughter Dore Marotta. The crew served in Europe, from 1917-1919 which shipped out from Brooklyn.

Maura Wattam served United States Marine Corps, final duty station: Air Wing Division supporting the Combat Assault Battalion. Photo taken in 1994. (Submitted by Jessica Mario)

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Jessica Mario

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Maura Wattam served United States Marine Corps, final duty station: Air Wing Division supporting the Combat Assault Battalion. Photo taken in 1994. (Submitted by Jessica Mario)

William A Morris Jr. of West Brighton served in the US Army from1939-1945. He served in 369th Coast Artillery Anti Aircraft in Pearl Harbor and served in the 4251st QM TRUCKING Unit in Normandy on D DAY. (Courtesy/Dolores Morris)

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Dolores Morris

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William A Morris Jr. of West Brighton served in the US Army from1939-1945. He served in 369th Coast Artillery Anti Aircraft in Pearl Harbor and served in the 4251st QM TRUCKING Unit in Normandy on D DAY. (Courtesy/Dolores Morris)

Pvt. Wilbur Rautenstrauch is the second person on the right side of Jeep. Jack McGinley the legendary coach of St.Peter’s Boys basketball (standing on left side of jeep). The photo was taken in Sicily 1944. Notice “Staten Island” is written on the Jeep. (Submitted by Bill Rautenstrauch)

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Bill Rautenstrauch

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Pvt. Wilbur Rautenstrauch is the second person on the right side of Jeep. Jack McGinley the legendary coach of St.Peter’s Boys basketball (standing on left side of jeep). The photo was taken in Sicily 1944. Notice “Staten Island” is written on the Jeep. (Submitted by Bill Rautenstrauch)

Private First Class Harry P. Helt, Castleton Corners served as a U.S. Marine in Quang Ngai and was killed in action March 1966. Harry was a Curtis High High school alumni. (Submitted by Caroline Jastremski)

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Caroline Jastremski

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Private First Class Harry P. Helt, Castleton Corners served as a U.S. Marine in Quang Ngai and was killed in action March 1966. Harry was a Curtis High High school alumni. (Submitted by Caroline Jastremski)

"My father always had this picture in his collection of army photos with his friends from his unit. The 30th general hospital was a large group of Physicians and surgeons based from San Francisco. The back of the picture was written Doris Miles, far end of bench, Capt. Clark Gable, and the nurse in front her name was 'Scotty'. The photo was taken in Mansfield England 1943. There was another photo of Clark Gable taken outside a medical building smoking with rest of Doctors from the 30th gen. hospital also from 1943 in England. The back of that photo has a acct # 1261, bag # and also it read customers property. The Army Press Corp. photographer made photos for the members of the unit to have. My father did tell me he was in the area when these photos were taken." (Submitted by Robert Moretti)

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Robert Moretti

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“My father always had this picture in his collection of army photos with his friends from his unit. The 30th general hospital was a large group of Physicians and surgeons based from San Francisco. The back of the picture was written Doris Miles, far end of bench, Capt. Clark Gable, and the nurse in front her name was ‘Scotty’. The photo was taken in Mansfield England 1943. There was another photo of Clark Gable taken outside a medical building smoking with rest of Doctors from the 30th gen. hospital also from 1943 in England. The back of that photo has a acct # 1261, bag # and also it read customers property. The Army Press Corp. photographer made photos for the members of the unit to have. My father did tell me he was in the area when these photos were taken.” (Submitted by Robert Moretti)

Sgt. Stanley Wrobleski, a member of the U.S. Army of the Occupation in Japan following World War II, stands at the site where an atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki. The sign reads: “Atom Bomb Center Ground.” (Courtesy/Wrobleski Family)

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Wrobleski Family

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Sgt. Stanley Wrobleski, a member of the U.S. Army of the Occupation in Japan following World War II, stands at the site where an atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki. The sign reads: “Atom Bomb Center Ground.” (Courtesy/Wrobleski Family)

Cosimo Paul (Russ) Morollo of Dongan Hills attained the rank of Corporal in the United States Army and served our country during World War II from 1942 until after the war ended in 1946. He was a ward master combat medic/healthcare specialist in the U.S. Army assigned to the O’Reilly General Hospital in Springfield, Mo. and to the U.S. Army General Hospital No. 122 located in England. In England he provided emergency medical treatment to soldiers wounded in a combat or in a training environment, as well as primary care, and health protection and cared for those who were evacuated from a point of injury or illness. He received the Expert M 1 Rifle Marksmanship Badge and was awarded the American Theatre Service Medal, the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and the Victory Medal. Cpl. Morollo received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army at Fort Lewis, Wash., in February, 1946 at a time when Fort Lewis shifted from training and sending troops, to being established as a separation center to discharge returning soldiers. His family cherishes a note from the late Dr. Harry Davis Abrahams, a U.S. Army Major, praising Cpl. Morollo who was his ward master, as a “competent and industrious individual who was well trained in caring for patients in all respects.” Cosimo is the dad of Carol Ann Benanti of the Staten Island Advance. (Submitted by Carol Benanti)

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Carol Benanti

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Cosimo Paul (Russ) Morollo of Dongan Hills attained the rank of Corporal in the United States Army and served our country during World War II from 1942 until after the war ended in 1946. He was a ward master combat medic/healthcare specialist in the U.S. Army assigned to the O’Reilly General Hospital in Springfield, Mo. and to the U.S. Army General Hospital No. 122 located in England. In England he provided emergency medical treatment to soldiers wounded in a combat or in a training environment, as well as primary care, and health protection and cared for those who were evacuated from a point of injury or illness. He received the Expert M 1 Rifle Marksmanship Badge and was awarded the American Theatre Service Medal, the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and the Victory Medal. Cpl. Morollo received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army at Fort Lewis, Wash., in February, 1946 at a time when Fort Lewis shifted from training and sending troops, to being established as a separation center to discharge returning soldiers. His family cherishes a note from the late Dr. Harry Davis Abrahams, a U.S. Army Major, praising Cpl. Morollo who was his ward master, as a “competent and industrious individual who was well trained in caring for patients in all respects.” Cosimo is the dad of Carol Ann Benanti of the Staten Island Advance. (Submitted by Carol Benanti)

Platoon Sgt., Attilio Babe" Parente of Rosebank, served in the U.S. Army (279th Infantry Regiment of the 1st Battalion 45th Division) Babe was inducted Nov 1950 and discharged Oct 1952. He served in Hokaido, Japan and North and South Korea. "The 279th regiment was responsible for seizing six northern hills during the battle for Pork Chop Hill. The 82nd regiment took the southern hills. Babe received Combat Infantry Badge, Korean service medal, Army Occupation Medal (Japan) and the Bronze Service Star. Babe passed in May 2010, and he belonged to Sgt. Michael Labetti Post in Rosebank. "While on Patrol in June of 1952 near Agec, N. Korea, Cpl Gerard Mitten from Staten Island (Mariners Harbor) was KIA by small arm fire, sniper attack. Babe was in close proximity to Cpl. Mitten and was nearly killed himself. Cpl. Mitten is recognized at the Korean War Memorial on Staten Island. Cpl. Mittens sister a Nun who is part of a Children retreat in Japan reached out to me a few years back and I visited the Korean War Memorial with her to show her brothers name on the wall." (Submitted his nephew by Robert Moretti)

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Robert Moretti

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Platoon Sgt., Attilio Babe” Parente of Rosebank, served in the U.S. Army (279th Infantry Regiment of the 1st Battalion 45th Division) Babe was inducted Nov 1950 and discharged Oct 1952. He served in Hokaido, Japan and North and South Korea. “The 279th regiment was responsible for seizing six northern hills during the battle for Pork Chop Hill. The 82nd regiment took the southern hills. Babe received Combat Infantry Badge, Korean service medal, Army Occupation Medal (Japan) and the Bronze Service Star. Babe passed in May 2010, and he belonged to Sgt. Michael Labetti Post in Rosebank. “While on Patrol in June of 1952 near Agec, N. Korea, Cpl Gerard Mitten from Staten Island (Mariners Harbor) was KIA by small arm fire, sniper attack. Babe was in close proximity to Cpl. Mitten and was nearly killed himself. Cpl. Mitten is recognized at the Korean War Memorial on Staten Island. Cpl. Mittens sister a Nun who is part of a Children retreat in Japan reached out to me a few years back and I visited the Korean War Memorial with her to show her brothers name on the wall.” (Submitted his nephew by Robert Moretti)

"This is my dad, Natale Bonondona from Annadale, he served in the U.S. Army in 1959. He was stationed in Alaska. (Submitted by Lauren Smith)

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Lauren Smith

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“This is my dad, Natale Bonondona from Annadale, he served in the U.S. Army in 1959. He was stationed in Alaska. (Submitted by Lauren Smith)

Joseph S. Zaffarano of Oakwood served in the Army in 1942. He served in Europe and fought in many campaigns, including the Normandy Invasion, the Tunisian campaign and the Ardennes. During the Battle of the Bulge "Joe Zaff" received multiple wounds from mortar shells. He "played dead," but was hit again by a machine gun blast. He was disabled as a result. Among the decorations Joseph received were the Purple Heart, Bronze Star. He had attained the rank of corporal. Joeseph died in 1990 at the age of 79 years. This is the telegram his wife recieved weeks after his was "slightly wounded". Joe spent 2 years in the hospital and was declared 100 percent disbled. (Submitted by Steve Zaffarano)

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Steve Zaffarano | zaffarano@siadvance.com

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Joseph S. Zaffarano of Oakwood served in the Army in 1942. He served in Europe and fought in many campaigns, including the Normandy Invasion, the Tunisian campaign and the Ardennes. During the Battle of the Bulge “Joe Zaff” received multiple wounds from mortar shells. He “played dead,” but was hit again by a machine gun blast. He was disabled as a result. Among the decorations Joseph received were the Purple Heart, Bronze Star. He had attained the rank of corporal. Joeseph died in 1990 at the age of 79 years. This is the telegram his wife recieved weeks after his was “slightly wounded”. Joe spent 2 years in the hospital and was declared 100 percent disbled. (Submitted by Steve Zaffarano)

Sam Weening, top row nd from the left, served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946. He later went back in 1951 during the Korean War after graduating from Wagner College and before becoming a teacher at Tottenville High School. Photo was taken in 1946 with my dad's USS Cony (DD 508) shipmates when the ship returned to the US after WW II. His home communities were Tottenville and Huguenot. (Submitted by Robert Weening)

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Robert Weening

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Sam Weening, top row nd from the left, served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946. He later went back in 1951 during the Korean War after graduating from Wagner College and before becoming a teacher at Tottenville High School. Photo was taken in 1946 with my dad’s USS Cony (DD 508) shipmates when the ship returned to the US after WW II. His home communities were Tottenville and Huguenot. (Submitted by Robert Weening)

Eugene J (Mickey) Sullivan served in the US Navy during World War II. (Photo submitted by George Sullivan)

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George Sullivan

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Eugene J (Mickey) Sullivan served in the US Navy during World War II. (Photo submitted by George Sullivan)

John "Jay Jay " Borruso of Eltingville, he enlisted in U.S. Navy from 1965 to 1969. Jay Jay proudly served on the USS Tattnall, DDG 19 as SK3. (Submitted by Jean Borruso)

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Jean Borruso

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John “Jay Jay ” Borruso of Eltingville, he enlisted in U.S. Navy from 1965 to 1969. Jay Jay proudly served on the USS Tattnall, DDG 19 as SK3. (Submitted by Jean Borruso)

George "Sully" Sullivan. US Army veteran who served in Vietnam. (Submitted by George Sullivan)

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George “Sully” Sullivan

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George “Sully” Sullivan. US Army veteran who served in Vietnam. (Submitted by George Sullivan)

Eugene D (Dennis) Sullivan, US Navy Reserves Vietnam Era. (Photo submitted by George Sullivan)

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George Sullivan

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Eugene D (Dennis) Sullivan, US Navy Reserves Vietnam Era. (Photo submitted by George Sullivan)

Leon Daniels, Jr., U.S. Air Force, 1967-69, Vietnam. (Submitted by pitchphoto)

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Leon Daniels, Jr., U.S. Air Force, 1967-69, Vietnam. (Submitted by pitchphoto)

James Page II served in the United States Navy from 1999-2003. This picture was taken in 2000. (Submitted by submarinevet81)

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James Page II served in the United States Navy from 1999-2003. This picture was taken in 2000. (Submitted by submarinevet81)

Louis Rios of  Sarasota Florida, served in the U.S. Army in  Iraq and Afghanistan. This photo was taken in 2006. (Submitted by Nick Rios)

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Nick Rios

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Louis Rios of  Sarasota Florida, served in the U.S. Army in  Iraq and Afghanistan. This photo was taken in 2006. (Submitted by Nick Rios)

"This is my 'Soldier Boy, Michael S. Smith, he served in the U.S. Army in 1961 at Virginia Beach. My Husband passed away in 2014, but before that we lived in Arden Heights. (Submitted by his wife Beverly Smith)

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Beverly Smith

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“This is my ‘Soldier Boy, Michael S. Smith, he served in the U.S. Army in 1961 at Virginia Beach. My Husband passed away in 2014, but before that we lived in Arden Heights. (Submitted by his wife Beverly Smith)

Christopher Colizzi of Mariners Harbor, seyrved in the U.S. Army, 1952-1954, in Sandia Base New Mexico. This photo was taken in1952. (Submitted by Bernadette)

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Christopher Colizzi of Mariners Harbor, seyrved in the U.S. Army, 1952-1954, in Sandia Base New Mexico. This photo was taken in1952. (Submitted by Bernadette)

Sargent Peter Dolcimascolo of South Beach, served in the United States Army, June 1942. He was stationed at Fort Meade. (Submitted by Joseph Fallucca)

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Joseph Fallucca

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Sargent Peter Dolcimascolo of South Beach, served in the United States Army, June 1942. He was stationed at Fort Meade. (Submitted by Joseph Fallucca)

Carl Sambataro of New Brighton, served with the U. S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. (Submitted by Marguerite Sambataro)

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Marguerite Sambataro

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Carl Sambataro of New Brighton, served with the U. S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. (Submitted by Marguerite Sambataro)

Gregory Lungarelli who served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War from 1964-1967. The photo was taken in 1964. He was 17 years old. He lived in Bensonhurst Brooklyn. He has since passed away but never forgotten. (Submitted by Ruth Ann Sellitti)

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Ruth Ann Sellitti

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Gregory Lungarelli who served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War from 1964-1967. The photo was taken in 1964. He was 17 years old. He lived in Bensonhurst Brooklyn. He has since passed away but never forgotten. (Submitted by Ruth Ann Sellitti)

Carlos Nieves of Grasmere, served in the U.S. Army, 1969-1971 in Vietnam. Photo is from 1969. (Submitted by his wife Barbara Cucci-Nieves)

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Barbara Cucci-Nieves

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Carlos Nieves of Grasmere, served in the U.S. Army, 1969-1971 in Vietnam. Photo is from 1969. (Submitted by his wife Barbara Cucci-Nieves)

Rocco Lagana, Eltingville, U.S. Army, 1943-44. Rocco fought on D-Dayand Battle of the Bulge in North East France where he earned a Purple Heart. (Family photo) - .

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Rocco Lagana, Eltingville, U.S. Army, 1943-44. Rocco fought on D-Dayand Battle of the Bulge in North East France where he earned a Purple Heart. (Family photo) – .

Mike Rizzo, U.S. Army, Vietnam from 1967 - 1969. Photo taken in 2019. To this day, Mike is still active in supporting all veterans activities held in Staten Island, including S.I. parades and memorials. (Submitted by his wife Patricia Covello) Thank you for remembering our veterans! God Bless America, Patricia Covello - . Staten Island Advance

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Patricia Covello

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Mike Rizzo, U.S. Army, Vietnam from 1967 – 1969. Photo taken in 2019. To this day, Mike is still active in supporting all veterans activities held in Staten Island, including S.I. parades and memorials. (Submitted by his wife Patricia Covello) Thank you for remembering our veterans! God Bless America, Patricia Covello – . Staten Island Advance

Salvatore A. Gambardella of Mariners Harbor, served in the U.S. Army in the European Theatre during W.W. II. Photo circa 1944. (Submitted by Jim Gambardella)

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Jim Gambardella

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Salvatore A. Gambardella of Mariners Harbor, served in the U.S. Army in the European Theatre during W.W. II. Photo circa 1944. (Submitted by Jim Gambardella)

CPL Theodore H. Wolff, served in the Infantry, with the 5th Regimental Combat Team in Korea, 1952. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, the United Nations Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, National Defense Service Medal and a Presidential Unit Citation. After his discharge, he lived in Great Kills for 50 years. This photo depicts my dad with captured weapons. Thank you Dad for your service. (Submitted by son Richard Wolff)

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Richard Wolff

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CPL Theodore H. Wolff, served in the Infantry, with the 5th Regimental Combat Team in Korea, 1952. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, the United Nations Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, National Defense Service Medal and a Presidential Unit Citation. After his discharge, he lived in Great Kills for 50 years. This photo depicts my dad with captured weapons. Thank you Dad for your service. (Submitted by son Richard Wolff)

“My blessed Uncle, "Uncle Tony,” passed away only this year. He was 95 years old, and a very proud W.W. II veteran, who served in U.S. Army, 1943-1946, in the 244th Combat Engineer Battalion. Tony Covello last resided in Woodstock, New York. He was highly acknowledged for combat and the rebuild at the Bridge over the Elbe River. Photo taken in 1944. (Submitted by his neice Patricia Covello)

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Patricia Covello

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“My blessed Uncle, “Uncle Tony,” passed away only this year. He was 95 years old, and a very proud W.W. II veteran, who served in U.S. Army, 1943-1946, in the 244th Combat Engineer Battalion. Tony Covello last resided in Woodstock, New York. He was highly acknowledged for combat and the rebuild at the Bridge over the Elbe River. Photo taken in 1944. (Submitted by his neice Patricia Covello)

Melvin Ginzburg, a native of Staten Island from New Brighton wqs born in 1920. He served in the U.S. Army as a Corporal from Oct. 26, 1942 to Feb, 1, 1946. He was stationed at Burtonwood AirBase, United Kingdom. My Dad was picked for the base basketball team to compete In U.K and France and was rated the number one guard in Europe. His team played in Dublin, Ireland promoting basketball in Ireland. My Dad and his family were very well known in sports during his time, he was an alumni of Curtis High School and played pro basketball in New Jersey with a team called “The Atoms.” He and his brother's also played basketball were called the "Flying Ginzburg’s.” (Submitted by Eileen Ginzburg)

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Eileen Ginzburg

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Melvin Ginzburg, a native of Staten Island from New Brighton wqs born in 1920. He served in the U.S. Army as a Corporal from Oct. 26, 1942 to Feb, 1, 1946. He was stationed at Burtonwood AirBase, United Kingdom. My Dad was picked for the base basketball team to compete In U.K and France and was rated the number one guard in Europe. His team played in Dublin, Ireland promoting basketball in Ireland. My Dad and his family were very well known in sports during his time, he was an alumni of Curtis High School and played pro basketball in New Jersey with a team called “The Atoms.” He and his brother’s also played basketball were called the “Flying Ginzburg’s.” (Submitted by Eileen Ginzburg)

Frank Spinelli, U.S. Army Medic. (Submitted by Mary Spinelli, MD) - .

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Mary Spinelli,

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Frank Spinelli, U.S. Army Medic. (Submitted by Mary Spinelli, MD) – .

Sgt. Anthony Garguilo, U.S. Army, 1968 /1970. (Submitted by Anthony)

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Sgt. Anthony Garguilo, U.S. Army, 1968 /1970. (Submitted by Anthony)

I would like to honor my daughter, PFC Taylor Atherton-Henry, a 31 Bravo MP, who is currently serving in Army National Guard. She’s attached to the 42nd MP Battalion. We miss her greatly not being with us here on Staten Island. Picture was taken in 2018. (Submitted by Kendal Henry)

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Kendal Henry

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I would like to honor my daughter, PFC Taylor Atherton-Henry, a 31 Bravo MP, who is currently serving in Army National Guard. She’s attached to the 42nd MP Battalion. We miss her greatly not being with us here on Staten Island. Picture was taken in 2018. (Submitted by Kendal Henry)

Thomas Ryan, U.S. Army, served in Pleiku, Vietnam in 1968. Thomas is the recipient of two Purple Hearts. (Submitted by Nick Ryan)

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Nick Ryan

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Thomas Ryan, U.S. Army, served in Pleiku, Vietnam in 1968. Thomas is the recipient of two Purple Hearts. (Submitted by Nick Ryan)

Anthony Varrone, U.S. Marine. served in the Middle East, 2018. (Submitted by Susan Wright)

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Susan Wright

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Anthony Varrone, U.S. Marine. served in the Middle East, 2018. (Submitted by Susan Wright)

Corporal Vincent Marini of Eltingville, is a Korean War Veteran. He served in the Korean War 1952-1954, Army Division, Heavy Weapons, 40th Infantry Division, 223 Infantry Regiment Company D. Photo taken in 1952. (Submitted by Dani Siciliano Baglivi)

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Dani Siciliano Baglivi

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Corporal Vincent Marini of Eltingville, is a Korean War Veteran. He served in the Korean War 1952-1954, Army Division, Heavy Weapons, 40th Infantry Division, 223 Infantry Regiment Company D. Photo taken in 1952. (Submitted by Dani Siciliano Baglivi)

Sgt. Lozano Lizy of Stapleton, served with the United States Army 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne). She served a tour to Djibouti in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa. My aunt Lizy severed in the United States Army for eight years after she left home right after graduating from Curtis High School. She has accomplished so much in her life time and has shown me to never let anyone over power you no matter what. I can confidently say she is one of the bravest, strongest, most courageous woman I have ever met and I am so lucky to have a role model like her in my life. She has played such an important part of my life and truly showed me what a hero looks like. (Submitted by Celine Rodriguez)

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Celine Rodriguez

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Sgt. Lozano Lizy of Stapleton, served with the United States Army 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne). She served a tour to Djibouti in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa. My aunt Lizy severed in the United States Army for eight years after she left home right after graduating from Curtis High School. She has accomplished so much in her life time and has shown me to never let anyone over power you no matter what. I can confidently say she is one of the bravest, strongest, most courageous woman I have ever met and I am so lucky to have a role model like her in my life. She has played such an important part of my life and truly showed me what a hero looks like. (Submitted by Celine Rodriguez)

Robert Remini U.S Coast Guard assigned to Barbers Point Hawaii. My son is proud to serve for the last 12 years to save many souls, guardians of the water. (Submitted by Robert Remini)

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Robert Remini

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Robert Remini U.S Coast Guard assigned to Barbers Point Hawaii. My son is proud to serve for the last 12 years to save many souls, guardians of the water. (Submitted by Robert Remini)

My grandfather, Elias Ginzburg was in the U.S. Navy from June 3, 1917 to May 10, 1920. He was a Fireman First Class at Head Quarters, Third District, New York, New York. My Grandfather had a baby furniture business on Victory Blvd. in Tompkinsville called the Square Deal in the 1950s and a previous business on Jersey Street during the depression. (Submitted by Eileen Ginzberg)

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Eileen Ginzberg

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My grandfather, Elias Ginzburg was in the U.S. Navy from June 3, 1917 to May 10, 1920. He was a Fireman First Class at Head Quarters, Third District, New York, New York. My Grandfather had a baby furniture business on Victory Blvd. in Tompkinsville called the Square Deal in the 1950s and a previous business on Jersey Street during the depression. (Submitted by Eileen Ginzberg)

Army Colonel Kathleen Malone, West Brighton and Navy Captain Ann Marie Carlin, Oakwood. Photo taken at Ft. Dix N.J, in 2020. (Submitted by Kathleen Malone)

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Kathleen Malone

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Army Colonel Kathleen Malone, West Brighton and Navy Captain Ann Marie Carlin, Oakwood. Photo taken at Ft. Dix N.J, in 2020. (Submitted by Kathleen Malone)

My grandfather John Panariello. (Submitted by Danela Dottavio)

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Danela Dottavio

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My grandfather John Panariello. (Submitted by Danela Dottavio)

George Healey, U.S Army from 1955-1958 in United States and Germany. Photo taken in1957 George Healey served as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne and the 11th Airborne. George Healey is the President of the 11th Airborne, Manhattan Chapter and was just nominated Trooper of the Year 2020. (Submitted by Deseree West)

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Deseree West

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George Healey, U.S Army from 1955-1958 in United States and Germany. Photo taken in1957 George Healey served as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne and the 11th Airborne. George Healey is the President of the 11th Airborne, Manhattan Chapter and was just nominated Trooper of the Year 2020. (Submitted by Deseree West)

Sgt. Amberto Garguilo, U.S. Army Air Corps, 1939 to 1945. Amberto served in Alaska. (Submitted by Anthony)

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Sgt. Amberto Garguilo, U.S. Army Air Corps, 1939 to 1945. Amberto served in Alaska. (Submitted by Anthony)

Dan Buchheit of Dongan Hills, served in the US Army 25th Inf. Div., Tay Ninh R.V.N., 1969-1970. Picture taken in 1970. (Submitted by DDB0256)

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Dan Buchheit of Dongan Hills, served in the US Army 25th Inf. Div., Tay Ninh R.V.N., 1969-1970. Picture taken in 1970. (Submitted by DDB0256)

Michael R. LoDuca, from Brooklyn. He served in the United States Army in Africa during World War 2. (Submitted by his daughter Ann Denivo)

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Ann Denivo

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Michael R. LoDuca, from Brooklyn. He served in the United States Army in Africa during World War 2. (Submitted by his daughter Ann Denivo)

Michael Battiloro served in the United States Navy, aboard the USS Keppler, Vietnam from 1969 to 1971. (Submitted by Jennifer Battiloro)

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Jennifer Battiloro

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Michael Battiloro served in the United States Navy, aboard the USS Keppler, Vietnam from 1969 to 1971. (Submitted by Jennifer Battiloro)

Thomas J. Ruggirello of Mariners Harbor, U.S. Navy, 1941-1944, served in the South Pacific. This photo was taken in 1941. Thomas served on the USS Springer 414. (Submitted by Thomas Ruggirello)

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Thomas Ruggirello

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Thomas J. Ruggirello of Mariners Harbor, U.S. Navy, 1941-1944, served in the South Pacific. This photo was taken in 1941. Thomas served on the USS Springer 414. (Submitted by Thomas Ruggirello)

Joseph Paolillo of Eltingville, US Navy, 1953-1955, he served during the Korean War, aboard the USS Forrest Royal DD872. Joseph remained in USN Reserves until 1969. This photo was taken in Hiroshima, Japan in 1955 (Submitted by his wife, Marilyn)

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Joseph Paolillo of Eltingville, US Navy, 1953-1955, he served during the Korean War, aboard the USS Forrest Royal DD872. Joseph remained in USN Reserves until 1969. This photo was taken in Hiroshima, Japan in 1955 (Submitted by his wife, Marilyn)

Mel Scalici (proprietor of Jomel Jewelers in Stapleton), far right and Benny Benanti (second from the left) on shore leave stateside from the U. S. Coast Guard, circa 1942. Both Mel and Benny remained friends for life and settled in their hometown South Beach after the war, helped to found the Cespino-Russo American Legion club on McLean Avenue, and married Josephine and Jean, respectively. (Submitted by Mels son, Steven Scalici)

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Steven Scalici

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Mel Scalici (proprietor of Jomel Jewelers in Stapleton), far right and Benny Benanti (second from the left) on shore leave stateside from the U. S. Coast Guard, circa 1942. Both Mel and Benny remained friends for life and settled in their hometown South Beach after the war, helped to found the Cespino-Russo American Legion club on McLean Avenue, and married Josephine and Jean, respectively. (Submitted by Mels son, Steven Scalici)

Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis served one tour of duty in Iraq and two in Afghanistan after graduating from Michael Petrides High School. He was killed at the age of 24, during his third deployment on Aug. 28, 2013, while shielding a wounded Polish soldier from an insurgent’s suicide vest. Burbank Avenue, where his family’s home is, was renamed in his honor, as well as the athletic field at Petrides, where a monument was erected, and one of Staten Island’s new ferries. (Courtesy of the Ollis family)

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Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis served one tour of duty in Iraq and two in Afghanistan after graduating from Michael Petrides High School. He was killed at the age of 24, during his third deployment on Aug. 28, 2013, while shielding a wounded Polish soldier from an insurgent’s suicide vest. Burbank Avenue, where his family’s home is, was renamed in his honor, as well as the athletic field at Petrides, where a monument was erected, and one of Staten Island’s new ferries. (Courtesy of the Ollis family)

Christopher W. Meagher of Midland Beach, KIA in Vietnam, 1969. (Submitted by Brendan Shay)

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Christopher W. Meagher of Midland Beach, KIA in Vietnam, 1969. (Submitted by Brendan Shay)

U.S. Air Force Lieutenant James Hottenroth of Great Kills was killed in action at Vietnam. Hottenroth was an honor student and class president of Tottenville High School.

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U.S. Air Force Lieutenant James Hottenroth of Great Kills was killed in action at Vietnam. Hottenroth was an honor student and class president of Tottenville High School.

Vincent Traks (left) and his brother John Traks, both from Travis and served in the U.S. Navy during W.W. II. (Submitted by John Traks)

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Vincent Traks (left) and his brother John Traks, both from Travis and served in the U.S. Navy during W.W. II. (Submitted by John Traks)

Saul Meyerson of New Dorp, serven in the U.S. Air Force from 1966 - 1970.Photo taken in 1969. (Submitted by Saul Meyerson)

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Saul Meyerson of New Dorp, serven in the U.S. Air Force from 1966 – 1970.Photo taken in 1969. (Submitted by Saul Meyerson)

Abe Weinman, served in the U.S. Army from 1942 - 1945. Photo taken in 1942. (Submitted by Saul Meyerson)

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Abe Weinman, served in the U.S. Army from 1942 – 1945. Photo taken in 1942. (Submitted by Saul Meyerson)

Raymond Nearey, a native Islander from Westerleigh from 1940-2000. He served in the U.S Navy from 1957 to 1961 in California on the USS Sperry. Nearey saved people on 9/11 as a tugboat captain, which he was for 35 years for Penn Maritime on Staten Island.He was awarded a medal and a plaque for his efforts, but refused to be heralded. He was well loved by many of his Westerleigh friends who he grew up with. He was a fixture at the old Victory Lanes on his off time. Raymond Nearey passed away seven years ago, in Tampa, Fl. (Submitted by Brian Nearey)

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Raymond Nearey, a native Islander from Westerleigh from 1940-2000. He served in the U.S Navy from 1957 to 1961 in California on the USS Sperry. Nearey saved people on 9/11 as a tugboat captain, which he was for 35 years for Penn Maritime on Staten Island.He was awarded a medal and a plaque for his efforts, but refused to be heralded. He was well loved by many of his Westerleigh friends who he grew up with. He was a fixture at the old Victory Lanes on his off time. Raymond Nearey passed away seven years ago, in Tampa, Fl. (Submitted by Brian Nearey)

Lori Singer Olsen of Prince's Bay served in the U.S. Navy from 1997 - 1998.    Photo taken in 1998. (Submitted by Saul Meyerson)

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Lori Singer Olsen of Prince’s Bay served in the U.S. Navy from 1997 – 1998.    Photo taken in 1998. (Submitted by Saul Meyerson)

Corporal Edward J. Simas, of Eltingville, served in the United States Marine Corps, during the Korean War. He was stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, where he oversaw the numbers and money spent for the war for the platoons out of Lejeune. Photo circa 1951. (Submitted by Kayla Simas)

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Corporal Edward J. Simas, of Eltingville, served in the United States Marine Corps, during the Korean War. He was stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, where he oversaw the numbers and money spent for the war for the platoons out of Lejeune. Photo circa 1951. (Submitted by Kayla Simas)

Supply Sergeant Antonio J. Simas fought in World War I in Brest, France. He was present when the United States fired the last shot and Germany surrendered, on November 11, 1918. Photo circa 1918. (Submitted by Kayle Simas)

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Supply Sergeant Antonio J. Simas fought in World War I in Brest, France. He was present when the United States fired the last shot and Germany surrendered, on November 11, 1918. Photo circa 1918. (Submitted by Kayle Simas)

Sgt. Gerard Cagayat of New Springville, served in the U.S. Army from 2007-2012 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (Fort Lewis), WA. The photo was taken in 2007 in Arizona during training. (Submitted by Maria Theresa Cagayat)

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Sgt. Gerard Cagayat of New Springville, served in the U.S. Army from 2007-2012 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (Fort Lewis), WA. The photo was taken in 2007 in Arizona during training. (Submitted by Maria Theresa Cagayat)

Andrew J. Link Jr. of Dongan Hills, U.S. Army, Rank SP/4 served in Vietnam 1970-1971. Photo taken 1970 (Submitted by Jillian Link)

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Andrew J. Link Jr. of Dongan Hills, U.S. Army, Rank SP/4 served in Vietnam 1970-1971. Photo taken 1970 (Submitted by Jillian Link)

Donald Heap, Eltingville, served in the U.S. Army in Germany. Photo taken in 1980. (Submitted by Jess)

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Donald Heap, Eltingville, served in the U.S. Army in Germany. Photo taken in 1980. (Submitted by Jess)

Glen Lewis of West Brighton, served in the U.S. Army from 1979 to 1989 in Fort Lewis WA., and Heidelberg Germany. Photo was taken in 1979. (Submitted by Glen Lewis)

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Glen Lewis of West Brighton, served in the U.S. Army from 1979 to 1989 in Fort Lewis WA., and Heidelberg Germany. Photo was taken in 1979. (Submitted by Glen Lewis)

Staten Islander Michael Marra, currently serving in the U.S. Air Force, 2017-Present (Middle East). Photo taken in 2020. (Submitted by Courtney Billie)

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Staten Islander Michael Marra, currently serving in the U.S. Air Force, 2017-Present (Middle East). Photo taken in 2020. (Submitted by Courtney Billie)

Vincent Navarino served during the Korean War in the United States Air Force. He was a mechanic on the planes, as well as trained in many of the aircraft destroyers. Photo circa 1952. (Submitted by Kayla Simas)

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Vincent Navarino served during the Korean War in the United States Air Force. He was a mechanic on the planes, as well as trained in many of the aircraft destroyers. Photo circa 1952. (Submitted by Kayla Simas)

Edward P Salek Sr. of New Brighton served in the U.S. Army in Italy and North Africa. Photo taken in 1944. (Submitted by nia1957)

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Edward P Salek Sr. of New Brighton served in the U.S. Army in Italy and North Africa. Photo taken in 1944. (Submitted by nia1957)

Arnold Musella of Oakwood, served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955, he was stationed in Germany. This picture was taken 1953 and is submitted by his daughter, Diane Allocca. Arnold passed away this year, March 28, 2020 - .

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Arnold Musella of Oakwood, served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955, he was stationed in Germany. This picture was taken 1953 and is submitted by his daughter, Diane Allocca. Arnold passed away this year, March 28, 2020 – .

Peter F. Barlow of South Beach, served in the U.S. Army in Europe, 1941. (Photo courtesy Doreen Somma)

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Peter F. Barlow of South Beach, served in the U.S. Army in Europe, 1941. (Photo courtesy Doreen Somma)

The Four Sellenthin Brothers served together during WW II. “Unlike the Sullivan Brothers who served together and were lost, the four Sellenthins returned safely to Staten Island,” Mary Ann Sellenthin DeFrancesco writes. John was a cook and made Mary Ann homemade potato chips when he came home. Henry, her godfather, was a medic and once used a pen as an IV to save a patient. Charles and George were soldiers in battle. John is Mary Ann’s dad. (Submitted by Mary Ann Sellenthin)

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The Four Sellenthin Brothers served together during WW II. “Unlike the Sullivan Brothers who served together and were lost, the four Sellenthins returned safely to Staten Island,” Mary Ann Sellenthin DeFrancesco writes. John was a cook and made Mary Ann homemade potato chips when he came home. Henry, her godfather, was a medic and once used a pen as an IV to save a patient. Charles and George were soldiers in battle. John is Mary Ann’s dad. (Submitted by Mary Ann Sellenthin)

Private First Class (Pfc) Charles A. Navarino, of Dongan Hills, served in the United States Army, during the Korean War. He was stationed in Anchorage, Alaska, where he was chosen as the Jeep driver for the corporals and higher ups. Photo circa 1952-53. (Submitted by Kayla Simas)

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Private First Class (Pfc) Charles A. Navarino, of Dongan Hills, served in the United States Army, during the Korean War. He was stationed in Anchorage, Alaska, where he was chosen as the Jeep driver for the corporals and higher ups. Photo circa 1952-53. (Submitted by Kayla Simas)

Joseph R. Tedesco (March 1933 -Sept. 2019), of Rosebank, served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Photo taken in 1954. (Submitted by Elaine Nabholtz) Life information... March 1933-September 2019 - . Staten Island Advance

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Joseph R. Tedesco (March 1933 -Sept. 2019), of Rosebank, served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Photo taken in 1954. (Submitted by Elaine Nabholtz)

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Dino Berato of Mariners Harbor with his parents Guido and Maria. Dino served in the U.S Army during WW II in the Pacific Theater from 1942 to 1945. Photo taked during his homecoming in 1946. (Submitted by Andrew Berato)

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Dino Berato of Mariners Harbor with his parents Guido and Maria. Dino served in the U.S Army during WW II in the Pacific Theater from 1942 to 1945. Photo taked during his homecoming in 1946. (Submitted by Andrew Berato)

My father Bill McGuigan served in The US Navy during World War II. This photo was taken about 1943. He served in Europe mainly in Italy in Naples Bay. He was born and raised in West Brighton. He was very proud of being a native Staten Islander. When he left to serve his country in 1943 he left behind his wife Irene and two baby girls. When he returned his family expanded to include three more children. We are all proud of his service and his dedication to our family. (Submitted by Kathleen Ahearn)

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My father Bill McGuigan served in The US Navy during World War II. This photo was taken about 1943. He served in Europe mainly in Italy in Naples Bay. He was born and raised in West Brighton. He was very proud of being a native Staten Islander. When he left to serve his country in 1943 he left behind his wife Irene and two baby girls. When he returned his family expanded to include three more children. We are all proud of his service and his dedication to our family. (Submitted by Kathleen Ahearn)

Staff Sgt Erik J. Tjornhom Jr. transitioned into the reserves and became a Police Officer with NYPD. Erik has been the NYC Representitive with the Marine for Life Network which was his last position as a Marine Reservist, he assists Marines and Veterans from all branches that relocate to Staten Island and NYC. (Courtesy of Erik J. Tjornhom Jr.)Advance

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Staff Sgt Erik J. Tjornhom Jr. transitioned into the reserves and became a Police Officer with NYPD. Erik has been the NYC Representitive with the Marine for Life Network which was his last position as a Marine Reservist, he assists Marines and Veterans from all branches that relocate to Staten Island and NYC. (Courtesy of Erik J. Tjornhom Jr.)Advance

Michael Yalango of Great Kills servied with the 101st Airborn in Vietnam from 1968-1970. Photo taken in 1969. (Courtesy of Michael Yalango) VIETNAM 1969 - . Staten Island Advance

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Michael Yalango of Great Kills servied with the 101st Airborn in Vietnam from 1968-1970. Photo taken in 1969. (Courtesy of Michael Yalango)

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This is my father, Charlie Wells, a West Brighton resident. He fought in the Vietnam War with the United States Marine Corps from March of 1967 through April 1968. He was wounded in combat and was awarded the Purple Heart. This photo was taken in Dong Ha in 1967. (Submitted by his daughter Jennifer Wells-Urs)

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This is my father, Charlie Wells, a West Brighton resident. He fought in the Vietnam War with the United States Marine Corps from March of 1967 through April 1968. He was wounded in combat and was awarded the Purple Heart. This photo was taken in Dong Ha in 1967. (Submitted by his daughter Jennifer Wells-Urs)

Staff Sergeant Clyde H. Keeling, a W.W. II Veteran, 349th Bombardment Squadron, Army Air Corp, B-17 Flying Fortress Flight Engineer. (Submitted by Sandy Chitty) - . \

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Staff Sergeant Clyde H. Keeling, a W.W. II Veteran, 349th Bombardment Squadron, Army Air Corp, B-17 Flying Fortress Flight Engineer. (Submitted by Sandy Chitty) – . \

Tech Sgt. Vincent White served in the US Army Air Force as a radio operator/gunner with the 396th bomb Squadron/41st bomb group.He served in the South Pacific from 1942 to 1945. (White Family Photo)

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Tech Sgt. Vincent White served in the US Army Air Force as a radio operator/gunner with the 396th bomb Squadron/41st bomb group.He served in the South Pacific from 1942 to 1945. (White Family Photo)

David A. Bommer, U.S. Army. Vietnam Era, 1971 to 1973. (Submitted by Nancy Bommer)

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David A. Bommer, U.S. Army. Vietnam Era, 1971 to 1973. (Submitted by Nancy Bommer)

Tom Smith born in 1924 in New Brighton , he was discharged in 1946 as a Staff Sargent in the 1st  Division, 18th Infantry. He served in the Hurtken Forest between Belgium and Germany boarder., the battle for Aachen. He ended up in the “Battle of the Bulge where he was awarded the Bronze Star. Returning to Staten Island he went to work for Standard Oil. Tom passed away in 2014 in his home in Florida,”  my father, my hero, (Submitted by Tom Smith)

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Tom Smith born in 1924 in New Brighton , he was discharged in 1946 as a Staff Sargent in the 1st  Division, 18th Infantry. He served in the Hurtken Forest between Belgium and Germany boarder., the battle for Aachen. He ended up in the “Battle of the Bulge where he was awarded the Bronze Star. Returning to Staten Island he went to work for Standard Oil. Tom passed away in 2014 in his home in Florida,”  my father, my hero, (Submitted by Tom Smith)

C. Phil Purpura and Robert James Vernon, U.S. Army, Da Nang, Vietnam, 1971. In a hootch, Vietnam War slang for a thatched hut or improvised living space (Submitted by the Vernon family)

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C. Phil Purpura and Robert James Vernon, U.S. Army, Da Nang, Vietnam, 1971. In a hootch, Vietnam War slang for a thatched hut or improvised living space (Submitted by the Vernon family)

“I come to honor all vets living and dead, from all branches (of the armed forces),“ said James A. Smith of Stapleton, who served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1956. (Staten Island Advance/Virginia N. Sherry) Staff-Shot

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“I come to honor all vets living and dead, from all branches (of the armed forces),“ said James A. Smith of Stapleton, who served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1956. (Staten Island Advance/Virginia N. Sherry) Staff-Shot

The American Legion of Richmond County holds its annual Veterans Day Ceremony, center court at the Staten Island Mall. (Staten Island Advance/ Jan Somma-Hammel) Staff-Shot

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The American Legion of Richmond County holds its annual Veterans Day Ceremony, center court at the Staten Island Mall. (Staten Island Advance/ Jan Somma-Hammel) Staff-Shot

Opening with a prayer is William O'Brien, past district commander. The American Legion of Richmond County holds its annual Veterans Day Ceremony, center court at the Staten Island Mall. (Staten Island Advance/ Jan Somma-Hammel) Staff-Shot

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Opening with a prayer is William O’Brien, past district commander. The American Legion of Richmond County holds its annual Veterans Day Ceremony, center court at the Staten Island Mall. (Staten Island Advance/ Jan Somma-Hammel) Staff-Shot

St. Adalbert School hosts their Veteran's Breakfast and Assembly Day. Veterans Denny Pizzini, left and Drank Zielinski salute during the start of the assembly program. (Staten Island Advance/Irving Silverstein) Staff-Shot

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St. Adalbert School hosts their Veteran’s Breakfast and Assembly Day. Veterans Denny Pizzini, left and Drank Zielinski salute during the start of the assembly program. (Staten Island Advance/Irving Silverstein) Staff-Shot

“I’ve been coming from Day One because I respect Vietnam vets,” said Charlie Navarino of Dongan Hills, who served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953. (Staten Island Advance/Virginia N. Sherry) Staff-Shot

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“I’ve been coming from Day One because I respect Vietnam vets,” said Charlie Navarino of Dongan Hills, who served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953. (Staten Island Advance/Virginia N. Sherry) Staff-Shot

The American Legion of Richmond County holds its annual Veterans Day Ceremony, center court at the Staten Island Mall. (Staten Island Advance/ Jan Somma-Hammel) Staff-Shot

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The American Legion of Richmond County holds its annual Veterans Day Ceremony, center court at the Staten Island Mall. (Staten Island Advance/ Jan Somma-Hammel) Staff-Shot

US Army Master Sergeant, Lawrence Lane of Tompkinsville, was killed in action in Korea, 1950. (Photo submited by Louis and JoAnne Nolemi)

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US Army Master Sergeant, Lawrence Lane of Tompkinsville, was killed in action in Korea, 1950. (Photo submited by Louis and JoAnne Nolemi)

Sgt. Michael Moretti of West Brighton, he served in the U.S. Army (30th General Hospital Corps, Medic), from May 1941 to Sept 1945. Michael served in Normandy, Northern France, Rome, Arno, Antwerp, Belgium in 1945 during Battle of Bulge. My father settled in Dongan hills until his passing in 2001. He was awarded American Defense Service Medal as well as the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal. He was also awarded the Good Conduct Medal. He was stationed in Manchester and Mansfield England before campaigns. Reading various books on world war two, I captured my father in two books, one in basic training at Camp Polk in Louisiana and one in Normandy in June 1944 in a field hospital. (Submitted by his son Robert Moretti)

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Sgt. Michael Moretti of West Brighton, he served in the U.S. Army (30th General Hospital Corps, Medic), from May 1941 to Sept 1945. Michael served in Normandy, Northern France, Rome, Arno, Antwerp, Belgium in 1945 during Battle of Bulge. My father settled in Dongan hills until his passing in 2001. He was awarded American Defense Service Medal as well as the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal. He was also awarded the Good Conduct Medal. He was stationed in Manchester and Mansfield England before campaigns. Reading various books on world war two, I captured my father in two books, one in basic training at Camp Polk in Louisiana and one in Normandy in June 1944 in a field hospital. (Submitted by his son Robert Moretti)

U.S. Army Corporal, Frank Morano, of the 25th Medical Detachment, started in the 11th armored division as a tank driver and took part in campaigns in Africa, South of France, Central Europe, Naples and Battle of the Buldge. Morano was wounded in action May 1944 at Anzio, for which he was awarded the Purple Heart.

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U.S. Army Corporal, Frank Morano, of the 25th Medical Detachment, started in the 11th armored division as a tank driver and took part in campaigns in Africa, South of France, Central Europe, Naples and Battle of the Buldge. Morano was wounded in action May 1944 at Anzio, for which he was awarded the Purple Heart.

Saluting the school is veteran Frank Dell’Alba with Paul Cinquemani as the Father Capodanno Catholic Academy students welcomed local veterans in a drive by car parade with boxed breakfast and a serenade by the school chorus. Wednesday,Nov. 10, 2021

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Saluting the school is veteran Frank Dell’Alba with Paul Cinquemani as the Father Capodanno Catholic Academy students welcomed local veterans in a drive by car parade with boxed breakfast and a serenade by the school chorus. Wednesday,Nov. 10, 2021

Joe Zazzera, was in the US Navy 11/11/52-2/11/54 and the US Army 2/12/54-12/6/55. He is still an active member of the Beauvais-Hudson Post, American Legion. God Bless all our Veterans and members of the Armed Forces. (Submitted by Marianne Zazzera)

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Joe Zazzera, was in the US Navy 11/11/52-2/11/54 and the US Army 2/12/54-12/6/55. He is still an active member of the Beauvais-Hudson Post, American Legion. God Bless all our Veterans and members of the Armed Forces. (Submitted by Marianne Zazzera)

Thomas E. Carlsen of Staten Island, served United States Air Force ( Desert Shield, Operation Southern Watch, Enduring Freedom, Operation Phoenix Fox, Kosovo Conflict and Global War on Terrorism), from 1992-2005. Photo taken Circa 1995. (Submitted by Susan Carlsen)

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Thomas E. Carlsen of Staten Island, served United States Air Force ( Desert Shield, Operation Southern Watch, Enduring Freedom, Operation Phoenix Fox, Kosovo Conflict and Global War on Terrorism), from 1992-2005. Photo taken Circa 1995. (Submitted by Susan Carlsen)

Joseph DiMaria of Annadale, served in the U.S. Air Force from 1966 to 1970, at Eielson AFB and Offutt AFB, Alaska. Photo taken in 1966 at Eielson AFB, Alaska. (Submitted by Joe Telco)

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Joseph DiMaria of Annadale, served in the U.S. Air Force from 1966 to 1970, at Eielson AFB and Offutt AFB, Alaska. Photo taken in 1966 at Eielson AFB, Alaska. (Submitted by Joe Telco)

"That was a picture of me coming back from one of my tours and I was the first one out coming down the air stairs. In front of me was a crowd of people cheering. It brought tears to my eyes. It was such a great feeling to come home from a long deployment. My whole family was in tears. I really felt loved. If you look close you can see something white hanging off my left cargo pocket. That was my daughter, Kayla's first baby shoe. I kept it on me the whole time I was deployed" (Submitted by Susan Carlsen)

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“That was a picture of me coming back from one of my tours and I was the first one out coming down the air stairs. In front of me was a crowd of people cheering. It brought tears to my eyes. It was such a great feeling to come home from a long deployment. My whole family was in tears. I really felt loved. If you look close you can see something white hanging off my left cargo pocket. That was my daughter, Kayla’s first baby shoe. I kept it on me the whole time I was deployed” (Submitted by Susan Carlsen)

Tom Rzucidlo of Great Kills, served the U.S. Army in Vietnam. Photo taken in 1970s. (Submitted by Kate Rzucidlo)

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Tom Rzucidlo of Great Kills, served the U.S. Army in Vietnam. Photo taken in 1970s. (Submitted by Kate Rzucidlo)

Robert Anglee, USMC, 1967-68, Vietnam.

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Robert Anglee, USMC, 1967-68, Vietnam.

TM2(SS) Tom Berg, served in the U.S. Navy, submarine, Alantic fleet, from 1968 to 1971. (Courtesy of Tom Berg)

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TM2(SS) Tom Berg, served in the U.S. Navy, submarine, Alantic fleet, from 1968 to 1971. (Courtesy of Tom Berg)

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Rudolph K.Kormann, Grasmere, served in the tank corp of the 10th Armored Division. He earned the Silver Star, Good Conduct Medal and the Purple Heart. This photo was taken in 1945 when he was 18. (Submitted by his proud nieces Carolyn Barone & Helinda Di Lorenzo)

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Rudolph K.Kormann, Grasmere, served in the tank corp of the 10th Armored Division. He earned the Silver Star, Good Conduct Medal and the Purple Heart. This photo was taken in 1945 when he was 18. (Submitted by his proud nieces Carolyn Barone & Helinda Di Lorenzo)

Joseph, Frank, Michael and Felix of Rosebank in 1946. All served in World War Il. (Submitted by Ron Hosmer)

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Joseph, Frank, Michael and Felix of Rosebank in 1946. All served in World War Il. (Submitted by Ron Hosmer)

Kenneth Tillman served in the US Army with the 291 engineer combat battalion participating in the Normandy landings and the battle of remakes in Germany. In 2012 he passed away in his home in Staten island at the age of 90. (Submitted by Nicole Malpeso)

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Kenneth Tillman served in the US Army with the 291 engineer combat battalion participating in the Normandy landings and the battle of remakes in Germany. In 2012 he passed away in his home in Staten island at the age of 90. (Submitted by Nicole Malpeso)

Gabriel Watson, USMC, of Dongan Hills, is pictured on Memorial Day 1994, at Camp Lejeune, in North Carolina, while serving with the 2nd Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Intelligence Group.

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Gabriel Watson, USMC, of Dongan Hills, is pictured on Memorial Day 1994, at Camp Lejeune, in North Carolina, while serving with the 2nd Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Intelligence Group.

My father, Philip DeFillipo, lived in Dongan Hills for 45 years, served in WWII as an Army Medic from '43-'46 stationed in northern France, 264th Inf. He couldn't wait to turn 18 to serve his country he loved so much. (Submitted by Roxane DeFillipo)

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Roxane DeFillipo

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My father, Philip DeFillipo, lived in Dongan Hills for 45 years, served in WWII as an Army Medic from ’43-’46 stationed in northern France, 264th Inf. He couldn’t wait to turn 18 to serve his country he loved so much. (Submitted by Roxane DeFillipo)

U.S. Army veteran Pasquale Zasa from West Brighton, now living in Florida, served in Company B, 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry in Vietnam from March 1968 to March 1969. Zasa received the Army 'Commendation for Heroism' for a battle on Good Friday of that year.

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U.S. Army veteran Pasquale Zasa from West Brighton, now living in Florida, served in Company B, 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry in Vietnam from March 1968 to March 1969. Zasa received the Army ‘Commendation for Heroism’ for a battle on Good Friday of that year.

Frank George Dobbins, St. George, served in the United States Navy (Submarine Classified) during WWII, 1940. (Submitted by dmtw123)

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Frank George Dobbins, St. George, served in the United States Navy (Submarine Classified) during WWII, 1940. (Submitted by dmtw123)

US Navy member Peter Nacchio of West Brighton, who served in World War II. (Photo submitted by his grandson, Gabe Watson)

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US Navy member Peter Nacchio of West Brighton, who served in World War II. (Photo submitted by his grandson, Gabe Watson)

Dominick DeMarco, born in Potenza, Italy 1896 and arrived in New York in 1904. Served in the U.S. Army Calvary during the Mexican Border War and World War I in Europe (1917-1918). Wounded in battle 1918. He passed away January, 1972. (Submitted by his daughter, Rosalie DeMarco) .

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Rosalie DeMarco

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Dominick DeMarco, born in Potenza, Italy 1896 and arrived in New York in 1904. Served in the U.S. Army Calvary during the Mexican Border War and World War I in Europe (1917-1918). Wounded in battle 1918. He passed away January, 1972. (Submitted by his daughter, Rosalie DeMarco) .

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George Franklin (Submitted by Wayne Franklin)

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Wayne Franklin

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George Franklin (Submitted by Wayne Franklin)

Sgt. Nicholas Castoro, of Annadale, served with the U.S. Army with the 82nd Airborne Division in Vietnam 1968-69 Photo taken in June of 1968 (Submitted by Linda Castoro, Proud Vietnam Veteran's Wife)

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Linda Castoro

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Sgt. Nicholas Castoro, of Annadale, served with the U.S. Army with the 82nd Airborne Division in Vietnam 1968-69 Photo taken in June of 1968 (Submitted by Linda Castoro, Proud Vietnam Veteran’s Wife)

Christina M. Leide was a spec in the US army from 2004 to 2009. Upon entering the army she was a Great Kills resident. When she left moved to Waldorf Maryland as her mother we still live in great kills and are proud of our daughter. She served both in Iraq and Afghanistan. (submitted by her mother Monica Leide)

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Christina M. Leide was a spec in the US army from 2004 to 2009. Upon entering the army she was a Great Kills resident. When she left moved to Waldorf Maryland as her mother we still live in great kills and are proud of our daughter. She served both in Iraq and Afghanistan. (submitted by her mother Monica Leide)

Staten Islander, U.S. Army PFC Richard F. Sause Jr.- age 18 - served his country in the artillery unit during World War II. (Photo submitted by his daughter, Edie Sause)

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Staten Islander, U.S. Army PFC Richard F. Sause Jr.- age 18 – served his country in the artillery unit during World War II. (Photo submitted by his daughter, Edie Sause)

US Navy, member, Al Cataneo of Mariners Harbor, poses in this photo while serving in Vietnam from 1966-1967.

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US Navy, member, Al Cataneo of Mariners Harbor, poses in this photo while serving in Vietnam from 1966-1967.

Robert E. O'Donnell and his twin Davey joined the Army in WWII. Bobby 598th Air Engineers Squadron & Apprentice Seaman US Navy. Davey US Army Fourth Corp-Co B 574th Signal Air Warning. Bobby & Davey proudly served their county along with two other brothers. Davey passed from complications of malaria fever. Bobby lived in South Beach. (Photo submitted by irishsoul)

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Robert E. O’Donnell and his twin Davey joined the Army in WWII. Bobby 598th Air Engineers Squadron & Apprentice Seaman US Navy. Davey US Army Fourth Corp-Co B 574th Signal Air Warning. Bobby & Davey proudly served their county along with two other brothers. Davey passed from complications of malaria fever. Bobby lived in South Beach. (Photo submitted by irishsoul)

Thomas J McKenna who later became Commander of the American Legion Cespino-Russo Post in South Beach. Always proud of our Veteran in his military service and his service on the Home Front. (Photo submitted by irishsoul)

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Thomas J McKenna who later became Commander of the American Legion Cespino-Russo Post in South Beach. Always proud of our Veteran in his military service and his service on the Home Front. (Photo submitted by irishsoul)

Navy Chaplain John L. Lenhardt of Tottenville died in the Civil War. Killed in action March 6, 1862 aboard the USS Cumberland in the Battle of Hampton Roads. (Photo submitted by Louis and JoAnne Nolemi)

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Navy Chaplain John L. Lenhardt of Tottenville died in the Civil War. Killed in action March 6, 1862 aboard the USS Cumberland in the Battle of Hampton Roads. (Photo submitted by Louis and JoAnne Nolemi)

My grandfather Jack D. Iasiuolo of West Brighton, circa 1943, he was at the Invasion of Normandy France (Submitted by Jen Kowalski)

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Jen Kowalski

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My grandfather Jack D. Iasiuolo of West Brighton, circa 1943, he was at the Invasion of Normandy France (Submitted by Jen Kowalski)

My grandfather Leon H. Kowalski picture taken1943- he was a lifelong resident of Grasmere Staten Island- US Army Veteran Served in the US Army's 27th Infantry 25th Division called "Tropical Lightening" in the Pacific theater. Honorably discharged as sergeant in 1946. (Submitted by Jen Kowalski)

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My grandfather Leon H. Kowalski picture taken1943- he was a lifelong resident of Grasmere Staten Island- US Army Veteran Served in the US Army’s 27th Infantry 25th Division called “Tropical Lightening” in the Pacific theater. Honorably discharged as sergeant in 1946. (Submitted by Jen Kowalski)

Sergeant John Cerrachio stationed in the Philippines during World WarII from 1942-1945. (Submitted by Ronald & Roberta Cerrachio)

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Ronald & Roberta Cerrachio

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Sergeant John Cerrachio stationed in the Philippines during World WarII from 1942-1945. (Submitted by Ronald & Roberta Cerrachio)

U.S. Marine, Frank Lentine of Eltingville. The photo was taken in 1953.

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U.S. Marine, Frank Lentine of Eltingville. The photo was taken in 1953.

U.S. Army veteran Vincent Tubito of Arden Heights served in Vietnam from 1968 -1969.

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U.S. Army veteran Vincent Tubito of Arden Heights served in Vietnam from 1968 -1969.

USMC member Francis Bernard Landy of St. George. Killed at Okinawa during World War II. Graduated St. Peter's High School. (Photo submitted by Louis and JoAnn Nolemi)

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USMC member Francis Bernard Landy of St. George. Killed at Okinawa during World War II. Graduated St. Peter’s High School. (Photo submitted by Louis and JoAnn Nolemi)

At a recent reunion in Nashville, TN eight members of U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 62 (Seabees) pose for a photo the night before returning home. We were all Engineering Aids (surveyors and draftsmen). (Submitted by Donato DeSantis)

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At a recent reunion in Nashville, TN eight members of U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 62 (Seabees) pose for a photo the night before returning home. We were all Engineering Aids (surveyors and draftsmen). (Submitted by Donato DeSantis)

US Army member Richard M. Long of Stapleton. Long was killed on D-Day at Normandy during World War II. Long graduated Curtis High School. (Photo submitted by Louis and JoAnn Nolemi)

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US Army member Richard M. Long of Stapleton. Long was killed on D-Day at Normandy during World War II. Long graduated Curtis High School. (Photo submitted by Louis and JoAnn Nolemi)

Gordon F. Elliott - a proud WWI Vet. (Submited by his granddaughter Edie Sause)

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Gordon F. Elliott – a proud WWI Vet. (Submited by his granddaughter Edie Sause)

Bernard Eldredge, Lee Covino, Mark Garafano, Rep. Michael Grimm, Vito Giobbie, Staten Island Fleet Week Military Veterans and Military retiree friends. (Submitted by Bernard Eldredge)

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Bernard Eldredge, Lee Covino, Mark Garafano, Rep. Michael Grimm, Vito Giobbie, Staten Island Fleet Week Military Veterans and Military retiree friends. (Submitted by Bernard Eldredge)

U.S.NAVY member Shujun Lu, pictured here in 2010, served for four years under ACU4 (ASSAULT CRAFT UNIT FOUR) in Virginia Beach, VA.

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U.S.NAVY member Shujun Lu, pictured here in 2010, served for four years under ACU4 (ASSAULT CRAFT UNIT FOUR) in Virginia Beach, VA.

C.S.M. Emanuel K. Amatrudo, proudly served in the United States Navy in WWII as a Torpedoman aboard the USS Currituck, before joining The National Guard then the U.S.Army and achieving the rank of Command Sergeant Major. A native Staten Islander born 1925, died 2013. (Submitted by John Amatrudo)

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C.S.M. Emanuel K. Amatrudo, proudly served in the United States Navy in WWII as a Torpedoman aboard the USS Currituck, before joining The National Guard then the U.S.Army and achieving the rank of Command Sergeant Major. A native Staten Islander born 1925, died 2013. (Submitted by John Amatrudo)

James M. Castoro, Annadale, served in the U.S. Army, 310th MP Battalion in Afghanistan Photo was taken in June, 2012. (Submitted by his mom Linda Castoro)

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James M. Castoro, Annadale, served in the U.S. Army, 310th MP Battalion in Afghanistan Photo was taken in June, 2012. (Submitted by his mom Linda Castoro)

Navy crewman Arthur J. of Rosebank was killed in action in Germany during World War II. Brandmeier graduated from McKee High School and was the recipient of the Silver Star. (Submitted by Louis and JoAnne Nolemi)

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Navy crewman Arthur J. of Rosebank was killed in action in Germany during World War II. Brandmeier graduated from McKee High School and was the recipient of the Silver Star. (Submitted by Louis and JoAnne Nolemi)

U.S. Army Medic, Saverio (Fred) LoPrimo of South Beach, who served in the 2nd Armored Division (Hell on Wheels) through Europe & Africa during World War II, 1941-1945. This photo taken while on active duty playing guitar for his unit. (Photo submitted by granddaughter Petrina LoPrimo)

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U.S. Army Medic, Saverio (Fred) LoPrimo of South Beach, who served in the 2nd Armored Division (Hell on Wheels) through Europe & Africa during World War II, 1941-1945. This photo taken while on active duty playing guitar for his unit. (Photo submitted by granddaughter Petrina LoPrimo)

Alfred J. DeCrescenzo, was born in 1924 in Brooklyn. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army in World War II with the rank of Corporal in the 505th MP Battalion from 1943 to1946 in Europe. He was a proud Veteran and he loved his country. (Submitted by Jena DeCrescenzo)

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Alfred J. DeCrescenzo, was born in 1924 in Brooklyn. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army in World War II with the rank of Corporal in the 505th MP Battalion from 1943 to1946 in Europe. He was a proud Veteran and he loved his country. (Submitted by Jena DeCrescenzo)

Sgt. Kenneth C. Amatrudo, Castleton Corners served in the U.S. Army National Guard. Kenneth was born 1949, died 1969. Posthumously awarded the Empire State Medal of Valor. Josephine St. in Castleton Corners was renamed was renamed Sgt. Kenneth C. Amatrudo way in 2009 on the 40th anniversary of his death. (Submitted by John Amatrudo) .

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Sgt. Kenneth C. Amatrudo, Castleton Corners served in the U.S. Army National Guard. Kenneth was born 1949, died 1969. Posthumously awarded the Empire State Medal of Valor. Josephine St. in Castleton Corners was renamed was renamed Sgt. Kenneth C. Amatrudo way in 2009 on the 40th anniversary of his death. (Submitted by John Amatrudo) .

This is my dad Morty Goldberger on the left of this photo taken 1945, right before the war ended. He was born in Brooklyn New York, and practiced dentistry there. He was a captain in the Army Air Corps . He was a dentist stationed in New Mexico. We lived on the air base Fort Sumner in Albuquerque from about 1943- 1945 where he was in the dental corps. He did dental work on American servicemen, and German POWs. He jokingly would tell me he would pull Nazi teeth slowly. He passed away in 1994, at 83 years of age.(Submitted by Herb Goldberger)

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Herb Goldberger

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This is my dad Morty Goldberger on the left of this photo taken 1945, right before the war ended. He was born in Brooklyn New York, and practiced dentistry there. He was a captain in the Army Air Corps . He was a dentist stationed in New Mexico. We lived on the air base Fort Sumner in Albuquerque from about 1943- 1945 where he was in the dental corps. He did dental work on American servicemen, and German POWs. He jokingly would tell me he would pull Nazi teeth slowly. He passed away in 1994, at 83 years of age.(Submitted by Herb Goldberger)

Robert J. Conte, US Navy 3rd Class Petty Officer, of Willowbrook who served between 1967 –1969. Conte served on the USS Columbus, a guided missile cruiser stationed in Norfolk, VA. (Submited by wife Ann Nora Conte)

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Robert J. Conte, US Navy 3rd Class Petty Officer, of Willowbrook who served between 1967 –1969. Conte served on the USS Columbus, a guided missile cruiser stationed in Norfolk, VA. (Submited by wife Ann Nora Conte)

United States Army Major Peter W. Liander. This photo of Major Liander (USAR-Ret.) was taken in the winter of 1969 assigned to the 1/15 Artillery, Second Infantry Division, on the Demilitarized Zone in South Korea. (Photo submited by Adrienne Liander)

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United States Army Major Peter W. Liander. This photo of Major Liander (USAR-Ret.) was taken in the winter of 1969 assigned to the 1/15 Artillery, Second Infantry Division, on the Demilitarized Zone in South Korea. (Photo submited by Adrienne Liander)

- Veterans saluting the flag during the Pledge of Allegiance. (Photo by Victoria Ifatusin)

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– Veterans saluting the flag during the Pledge of Allegiance. (Photo by Victoria Ifatusin)

Veterans saluting to "Taps," a military song played on the trumpet by Kevin Noone, a sophomore of Wagner College. (Photo by Victoria Ifatusin)

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Veterans saluting to “Taps,” a military song played on the trumpet by Kevin Noone, a sophomore of Wagner College. (Photo by Victoria Ifatusin)

- Audience members saluting the flag during the Pledge of Allegiance. (Photo by Victoria Ifatusin)

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– Audience members saluting the flag during the Pledge of Allegiance. (Photo by Victoria Ifatusin)

Veterans at Richmond Center: William Enriquez was born in 1949 in Brooklyn, NY. Graduated from John Jay H.S. in 1967 and went to work on Wall St. as a receiving and delivery clerk. While working there, he attended n Finance Institute. Being a patriot of his county, he felt the need to do more and enlisted into the Army Reserves. He was sent to Fort Polk, Louisiana for basic training. After that he returned back to Brooklyn to live and continue to work on Wall St. while reporting for military duty monthly at the Armory in Manhattan. During Vietnam War he was called for active duty and sent to For Hood, Texas and then to Fort Sam Houston, Texas for medical training and became a medic specialist 7, which was an equivalent to staff sergeant. He was then sent to Vietnam and served as a medic for the 66th Armored Division. There he did his best to help save and assist as many wounded servicemen as possible, and received a Medal of Honor for his efforts. He returned to the US, was honorably discharged and went back to his work and life in Brooklyn. He never married and lived in Brooklyn until his admission to Richmond Center in 2013. (Submitted by Richmond Center)

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Veterans at Richmond Center: William Enriquez was born in 1949 in Brooklyn, NY. Graduated from John Jay H.S. in 1967 and went to work on Wall St. as a receiving and delivery clerk. While working there, he attended n Finance Institute. Being a patriot of his county, he felt the need to do more and enlisted into the Army Reserves. He was sent to Fort Polk, Louisiana for basic training. After that he returned back to Brooklyn to live and continue to work on Wall St. while reporting for military duty monthly at the Armory in Manhattan. During Vietnam War he was called for active duty and sent to For Hood, Texas and then to Fort Sam Houston, Texas for medical training and became a medic specialist 7, which was an equivalent to staff sergeant. He was then sent to Vietnam and served as a medic for the 66th Armored Division. There he did his best to help save and assist as many wounded servicemen as possible, and received a Medal of Honor for his efforts. He returned to the US, was honorably discharged and went back to his work and life in Brooklyn. He never married and lived in Brooklyn until his admission to Richmond Center in 2013. (Submitted by Richmond Center)

Veteran from Richmond Center: Dwight Jones - Was born on October 31, 1973 on the island of Tobago, country Trinidad and Tobago. His family immigrated to the United States when he was 11 years old, and settled in Brooklyn, NY. He attended public school and graduated from John Jay H.S. His father had been in the USMC and Dwight wanted to follow in his footsteps, so he enlisted in the Marine Corp. right after graduating high school. He was sent to Paris Island for basic training and proceeded to serve in the corps for six years. During his enlistment, he travelled to Africa (Nigeria and Senegal) and the Middle East. He did not engage in any combat operations, and after honorable discharge returned home to New York City. While he served in the corps and overseas, his mother had relocated to Harlem and he moved in with her upon his return back. He got a job working as a security in the Diamond District and worked for two year until he was laid off. He has not worked since that time, and stayed at home helping his mother, until he became very ill himself, was hospitalized and admitted to Richmond Center in June 2020. (Submitted by Richmond Center) - .

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Veteran from Richmond Center: Dwight Jones – Was born on October 31, 1973 on the island of Tobago, country Trinidad and Tobago. His family immigrated to the United States when he was 11 years old, and settled in Brooklyn, NY. He attended public school and graduated from John Jay H.S. His father had been in the USMC and Dwight wanted to follow in his footsteps, so he enlisted in the Marine Corp. right after graduating high school. He was sent to Paris Island for basic training and proceeded to serve in the corps for six years. During his enlistment, he travelled to Africa (Nigeria and Senegal) and the Middle East. He did not engage in any combat operations, and after honorable discharge returned home to New York City. While he served in the corps and overseas, his mother had relocated to Harlem and he moved in with her upon his return back. He got a job working as a security in the Diamond District and worked for two year until he was laid off. He has not worked since that time, and stayed at home helping his mother, until he became very ill himself, was hospitalized and admitted to Richmond Center in June 2020. (Submitted by Richmond Center) – .

Veteran from Richmond Center: Martin Serenkin was born on March 25, 1948 in Manhattan and grew up on the lower East side. His family moved to Bayside Queens when he was 10 in 1958. He graduated from Bayside H.S and went to Queensboro Community College, that he graduated with an Associate Degree in Finance in 1961. He worked various jobs until 1968 when he was drafted in to the US Army. He was sent to Fort Gordon, Georgia for 8 months basic training and was then ordered to Fort Dix in New Jersey. There he received his orders to serve in Germany and was stationed in Augsburg. While in Augsburg, he performed the duties of Company Clerk and was responsible for delegating tasks to fulfill the company commander’s orders and to follow up on ongoing tasks and projects. He did this job for 2 years until his discharge in June 1970. He received the Army Commendation Medal and was honorably discharged as a Specialist 4. He returned home at Queens and worked various jobs until he landed the position of Service Manager for Strauss Discount Auto in 1989, where he worked for 22 years until his retirement in 2011. He was living in Queens, when he became ill and was brought to Elmhurst Hospital, discharged to Goldwater Residence and transferred to Richmond Center in November 2012. (Submitted by Richmond Center) - .

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Veteran from Richmond Center: Martin Serenkin was born on March 25, 1948 in Manhattan and grew up on the lower East side. His family moved to Bayside Queens when he was 10 in 1958. He graduated from Bayside H.S and went to Queensboro Community College, that he graduated with an Associate Degree in Finance in 1961. He worked various jobs until 1968 when he was drafted in to the US Army. He was sent to Fort Gordon, Georgia for 8 months basic training and was then ordered to Fort Dix in New Jersey. There he received his orders to serve in Germany and was stationed in Augsburg. While in Augsburg, he performed the duties of Company Clerk and was responsible for delegating tasks to fulfill the company commander’s orders and to follow up on ongoing tasks and projects. He did this job for 2 years until his discharge in June 1970. He received the Army Commendation Medal and was honorably discharged as a Specialist 4. He returned home at Queens and worked various jobs until he landed the position of Service Manager for Strauss Discount Auto in 1989, where he worked for 22 years until his retirement in 2011. He was living in Queens, when he became ill and was brought to Elmhurst Hospital, discharged to Goldwater Residence and transferred to Richmond Center in November 2012. (Submitted by Richmond Center) – .

Gene Gagliardi, who fought in the Battle of the Bulge, at the Luxembourg American Chamber of Commerce's "Welcome Home, Boys!" tribute to veterans celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge Monday, November 9, 2015 at the River Club in Manhattan. (Staten Island Advance/ Bill Lyons)

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Gene Gagliardi, who fought in the Battle of the Bulge, at the Luxembourg American Chamber of Commerce’s “Welcome Home, Boys!” tribute to veterans celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge Monday, November 9, 2015 at the River Club in Manhattan. (Staten Island Advance/ Bill Lyons)

Carmine "Buzz" Burzamato, who fought in the Battle of the Bulge, at the Luxembourg American Chamber of Commerce's "Welcome Home, Boys!" tribute to veterans celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge Monday, November 9, 2015 at the River Club in Manhattan. (Staten Island Advance/ Bill Lyons)

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Carmine “Buzz” Burzamato, who fought in the Battle of the Bulge, at the Luxembourg American Chamber of Commerce’s “Welcome Home, Boys!” tribute to veterans celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge Monday, November 9, 2015 at the River Club in Manhattan. (Staten Island Advance/ Bill Lyons)

Joe Reilly, who fought in the Battle of the Bulge, at the Luxembourg American Chamber of Commerce's "Welcome Home, Boys!" tribute to veterans celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge Monday, November 9, 2015 at the River Club in Manhattan. (Staten Island Advance/ Bill Lyons)

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Joe Reilly, who fought in the Battle of the Bulge, at the Luxembourg American Chamber of Commerce’s “Welcome Home, Boys!” tribute to veterans celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge Monday, November 9, 2015 at the River Club in Manhattan. (Staten Island Advance/ Bill Lyons)

Ed Petrozullo, who fought in the Battle of the Bulge, at the Luxembourg American Chamber of Commerce's "Welcome Home, Boys!" tribute to veterans celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge Monday, November 9, 2015 at the River Club in Manhattan. (Staten Island Advance/ Bill Lyons)

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Ed Petrozullo, who fought in the Battle of the Bulge, at the Luxembourg American Chamber of Commerce’s “Welcome Home, Boys!” tribute to veterans celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge Monday, November 9, 2015 at the River Club in Manhattan. (Staten Island Advance/ Bill Lyons)

Roy Ferlazzo, 91, is pictured in his Great Kills home. The World War II veteran was honored with the French Legion of Honor medal for his service in the Battle of the Bulge at a July 3rd ceremony. Thursday August 6, 2015. (Staten Island Advance/Anthony DePrimo) Staff-Shot

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Roy Ferlazzo, 91, is pictured in his Great Kills home. The World War II veteran was honored with the French Legion of Honor medal for his service in the Battle of the Bulge at a July 3rd ceremony. Thursday August 6, 2015. (Staten Island Advance/Anthony DePrimo) Staff-Shot

Roger Acker, who fought in the Battle of the Bulge, at the Luxembourg American Chamber of Commerce's "Welcome Home, Boys!" tribute to veterans celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge Monday, November 9, 2015 at the River Club in Manhattan. (Staten Island Advance/ Bill Lyons) Staff-Shot

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Roger Acker, who fought in the Battle of the Bulge, at the Luxembourg American Chamber of Commerce’s “Welcome Home, Boys!” tribute to veterans celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge Monday, November 9, 2015 at the River Club in Manhattan. (Staten Island Advance/ Bill Lyons) Staff-Shot

Armand Ligouri of Mariners Harbor, served in the U.S. Navy. Armand was stationed in the Philippines from 1942-1945. (Submitted by Bernadette)

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Armand Ligouri of Mariners Harbor, served in the U.S. Navy. Armand was stationed in the Philippines from 1942-1945. (Submitted by Bernadette)