DeLauro Honors Stratford WWII Army Vet

The following is a press release.

Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) recently honored World War II veteran and Stratford resident Domenic Rotolo with the medals he never received for his wartime service.

Rotolo served in the Army from May 1943 to January 1946 and was stationed in the Pacific as a radio operator.

"Domenic installed, operated and maintained radio transmitting and receiving equipment, ensuring our troops had the latest information they needed to stay safe in the line of fire," DeLauro said.

"He gave so much of himself for our nation's freedom and helped protect invaluable treasures," she continued. "War is an experience that lasts a lifetime and touches all generations, and I know it will always be a part of who Domenic is. These medals are just one way we thank him, and all the other great World War II veterans, for standing up when their country needed them and helping to rid the world of a terrible tyranny."

Rotolo received the:

• American Theater Campaign Medal
• Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign Medal and Bronze Star Attachment
• World War II Victory Medal
• Philippine Liberation Ribbon with Bronze Service Star
• Honorable Service Lapel Button WWII
• Marksman Badge and Rifle Bar

 Over the years DeLauro has helped many veterans like Rotolo claim the medals and the recognition they earned defending America. Her office is ready to assist other veterans and their families get the delayed medals they are due.