#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Joseph Emanuel Galano

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Joseph Emanuel Galano. Joseph served during World War II.

In 1943, Joseph left his junior year at Fordham College, New York City when he was drafted into the Army. He was a part of the reactivated 135^th Ordnance Medium Maintenance Company. He was assigned to headquarters.

While serving overseas, Joseph visited England, France, Germany, Belgium, Holland, and Luxembourg. He earned the rank of staff sergeant. In an interview for the Veteran’s History Project, Joseph fondly remembers his service and his connection with his fellow soldiers.

After the war, Joseph returned to Fordham and earned his Master’s degree in Social Service. In 1959, he joined the Catholic Relief Services and visited countries including Haiti, Guatemala, and Brazil.

Thank you for your service, Joseph!

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Veterans History Project

This #VeteranOfTheDay profile was created with interviews submitted to the Veterans History Project. The project collects, preserves, and makes accessible the personal accounts of American war Veterans so that future generations may hear directly from Veterans and better understand the realities of war. Find out more at http://www.loc.gov/vets/.