Saturday, June 22, 2013

Vincenzo Paglia


Vincenzo Paglia was born in April, 1891, at Monte San Giovanni, Italy. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Salmucia Paglia. He was a resident of Massachusetts for 10 years, but remained a citizen of Italy, even while fighting for his adopted country. He worked as a florist in Malden, Mass.
Paglia enlisted August 9, 1917. He went overseas in September, with Co. L, 101st Inf., 26th Div. He was severely wounded in action July 23, 1918. He was killed in action October 25, 1918.

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