Joseph M. LaPenta

Private Joseph M. LaPenta, of 68 Eugene Place, was killed in combat in Italy on January 21, 1944.

Born in 1925, LaPenta served in the 36th Infantry Division, 143rd Infantry Regiment.

He was awarded the Purple Heart.

His service number is 32925501.

He is buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Bloomfield, N.J.

Sources

The Belleville Times, March 9, 16, Aug. 31, 1944

Remembrance - George Sbarra

Belleville Sons Honor Roll

  A Place of Honor and Remembrance In the Home of the Brave

World War II