John T. VELLACICH
Registration number869-06-50
Grade
Coxswain 4th Grade
UnitUSS LST-496
Division
US Naval Reserve
date of death12/06/1944
Original cemeterySainte Mère Eglise n°2
Current cemeteryGilbert Cemetery Saint Louis County, Minnesota USA
Medals
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
Campaign medal awarded for 30 consecutive days of service in Europe, Africa or the Middle East between December 7, 1941 and November 8, 1945.
Purple Heart
The Purple Heart is awarded to any armed forces personnel injured or killed in action.
WWII Victory Medal
The decoration commemorates military service during World War II and is awarded to any member of the United States Army.
