Italo J Breda★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Massachusetts
On June 8, 1944 Private First Class Breda was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Massachusetts. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 53430 |
| Service ID | 31306266 |
| Name | Italo J Breda |
| From | Suffolk County, Massachusetts |
| Casualty Date | June 8, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Unit/Group | 29th Infantry Division, 115th Infantry Regiment |
| Casualty Type | KIA - Killed in Action |
| Location | Normandy, France |
| Burial | Plot H Row 11 Grave 7, Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Italo J Breda is buried or memorialized at Plot H Row 11 Grave 7, Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Italo J Breda was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Breda had the rank of Private First Class. Service number assignment was 31306266. Attached to 29th Infantry Division, 115th Infantry Regiment.
According to our records Massachusetts was his home or enlistment state and Suffolk county has been included within the archival record. During his service in World War II, Army Breda experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on June 8, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: KIA - Killed in Action. Incident location: Normandy, France. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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