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Orazio Harry EMILIO
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| NUMBER OF SERVICE | 31187255 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AGE | 25 yo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DATE OF BIRTH | 25 February 1919 MASSACHUSETTS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ENLISTMENT STATE | MASSACHUSETTS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Parents : Frank & Ida Perrozzi EMILIO Siblings : Claudia, Bennie E, Romeo, Anne E., Alfred "Fred" & Frank F | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| FONCTION | Infantry Man | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| COMPANY | Company G | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| REGIMENT | 30th Infantry Regiment | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DIVISION | 3rd Infantry Division | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DATE OF DEATH | 16 August 1944 |
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| CEMETERY | RHONE AMERICAN CEMETERY and MEMORIAL of Draguignan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source : Andy | Highway named for fighting Emilio brothers By Mike LaBella This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. HAVERHILL At a ceremony in City Hall recently, MassHighway officially named a stretch of Route 110 in Haverhill the "Emilio Brothers Memorial Highway" in honor of former longtime state Rep. Frank Emilio's older brothers, who were war heroes. Frank Emilio, who was just a kid when his brothers went off to war, was there with friends and family members to talk about what has been called The Greatest Generation, and how his brothers were part of it. "The people who served during World War II were born during the depression, and I refer to my brothers as members of the 'Greatest Generation,' which is the title of a book I've read a number of times and which defines that generation," Frank Emilio said, reflecting on the ceremony. "My nephew came up with the idea as throughout the state they honor veterans in one way or another. My brothers would have been honored by this." The state named a section of Route 110, from the Methuen town line to the end of the state highway at the junction of River Street and Maxwell Street, in honor of Sgt. Bennie Emilio of 172nd Infantry Regiment who spent 27 months in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater during World War II; Technician 5th Grade Romeo Emilio, who served in World War II during the occupation of Germany; Private 1st Class Alfred Emilio who served in World War II during the occupation of Germany; and Pvt. Orazio Emilio of Company G, 30th Infantry, 3rd Division who served in World War II and was awarded five battle stars for service in North Africa, Sicily, Salerno, Anzio and Southern France and was killed in action during house-to-house fighting in Southern France on Aug. 16, 1944. Frank Emilio attended the ceremony with his wife Sheila, his sister Anna Accardi, his sister-in-law Dorothy Emilio, who is the widow of Alfred Emilio, and a nephew, Rick Wilson, who works for MassHighway and is a grandson of Romeo Emilio. Also attending the event were Patty Leavenworth, District 4 director for MassHighway, city officials, including Mayor James Fiorentini as well as state Sen. Steven Baddour and state Rep. Brian Dempsey, who were part of Haverhill's legislative team that had introduced legislation to name the highway after the Emilio brothers. "After the family approached Senator Baddour and I with their idea for this memorial, we were supportive due to the compelling story of the four Emilio Brothers serving in World War II with one, Orazio Emilio, sacrificing his life in combat," said Dempsey. Frank Emilio was just 7 years old when his brothers were drafted into the Army. Italian immigrants Frank and Ida Emilio had five sons and four daughters, and at the time lived at 28 Hall St., which is off River Street. "During the war, that was an Italian neighborhood and many Italians there were drafted," said Emilio, who served on Haverhill's City Council for six years, was elected as state representative in 1981 and served five, two-year terms. In 1990 he was unseated by Dempsey, who had visited him at the Statehouse when he was a senior at Haverhill High. Frank Emilio said his brother Bennie was a professional boxer in the 1930s, and a good athlete who never got the opportunity to complete high school or go on to college. "He fought in the Pacific Campaign, and when he returned he ran the old Roma Cafe, which was off Washington Street," he said. Orazio Emilio was drafted in 1942. It was the last Frank Emilio ever saw of his brother. "I visited his grave in France around 10 years ago," Frank Emilio said. "I get emotional just thinking about it." When Romeo Emilio returned from war, he opened a small market on the corner of Beach and River streets, then went on to serve in the Department of Corrections with the Sheriff's Dept. Frank Emilio said his brother Alfred was considered by many to be the greatest Haverhill High School athlete of his time (Class of 1945) and was a three-sport all scholastic playing football, basketball and baseball. When he returned from war, he worked at Western Electric, then AT&T, then Lucent Technologies until his retirement. The legislation was initially introduced by state Rep. Brian Dempsey and was co-sponsored by state Reps. Barbara L'Italien, Harriett Stanley and state Sen. Steven Baddour. House Bill 3197 went before the joint committee on transportation, chaired by Baddour, in January of 2009 and subsequently was passed by the house and senate, then signed into law this year by Gov. Deval Patrick. "At a time when young men and women were asked to sacrifice their youth, the Emilio Brothers were committed to their duty, honor and country," Baddour said. "Three of the four brothers were able to return to their homes, live their lives, and raise their children with the respect and dignity known only to those who have served the call of duty. The dedication of the Emilio Brothers Memorial Highway is a small tribute to a Haverhill family that epitomizes what we know as The Greatest Generation." MassHighway honoreD Sgt. Bennie Emilio of 172nd Infantry Regiment who spent 27 months in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater during World War II. Technician 5th Grade Romeo Emilio, who served in World War II during the occupation of Germany. Pvt. 1st Class Alfred Emilio who served in World War II during the occupation of Germany. Pvt. Orazio Emilio of Company G, 30th Infantry, 3rd Division who served in World War II and was awarded five battle stars for service in North Africa, Sicily, Salerno, Anzio and Southern France and was killed in action during house to house fighting in Southern France on Aug. 16, 1944. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Normandy/Normandie |
| 12 Nov 1917 | Days of Combat/Jour de Combat 531 |
| Casualties/Victimes 25 977 | |
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| 8 Nov 1942 North Africa | |
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Commanding Generals/Commandants généraux Maj. Gen. Charles F. Thompson (Jul 40 - Aug 41) |
Campaigns/CampagnesTunisia (17 Nov 42 - 13 May 43) Naples-Foggia (9 Sep 43 - 21 Jan 44) Southern France (15 Aug 44 - 14 Sep 44) |
PLAN DE ROUTE DE LA CAMPAGNE de MEDITERANNEE - CAMPAIGN ROUTE MAP |
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DIVISION CHRONICLEThe 3d Division is the only American Division which fought the Nazi on all fronts. The Division first saw action in the North African invasion, landing at Fedala, 8 November 1942, and capturing half of French Morocco. On 10 July 1943, the Division made an assault landing on Sicily, fought its way into Palermo before the armor could get there, and raced on to capture Messina, thus ending the Sicilian campaign. Nine days after the Italian invasion, 18 September 1943, the 3d landed at Salerno and in intensive action drove to and across the Volturno and to Cassino. After a brief rest, the Division was ordered to hit the beaches at Anzio, 22 January 1944, where for 4 months it maintained its toe-hold against furious German counterattacks. On 29 February 1944, the 3d fought off an attack by three German Divisions. In May the Division broke out of the beachhead and drove on to Rome, and then went into training for the invasion of Southern France. On 15 August 1944, another D-day, the Division landed at St. Tropez, advanced up the Rhone Valley, through the Vosges Mountains, and reached the Rhine at Strasbourg, 26-27 November. After maintaining defensive positions it took part in clearing the Colmar Pocket, 23 January18 February 1945, and on 15 March struck against Siegfried Line positions south of Zweibrucken. The Division smashed through the defenses and crossed the Rhine, 26 March 1945 ; then drove on to take Nurnberg in a fierce battle, capturing the city in block-by-block fighting, 17-20 April. The 3d pushed on to take Augsburg and Munich, 27-30 April, and was in the vicinity of Salzburg when the war in Europe ended.
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CHRONIQUE DE DIVISIONLa 3ème division est la seule division américaine à avoir combattu les nazis sur tous les fronts. La Division a été la première à intervenir lors de l’invasion nord-africaine, atterrissant à Fedala le 8 novembre 1942 et capturant la moitié du Maroc français. Le 10 juillet 1943, la Division effectue un assaut en Sicile, se fraye un chemin jusqu'à Palerme avant que l’armure puisse y arriver et se lance à la conquête de Messine, mettant ainsi fin à la campagne sicilienne. Neuf jours après l’invasion italienne, le 18 septembre 1943, la 3D a atterri à Salerno et, dans une action intense, elle a traversé le Volturno et Cassino. Après un bref repos, la division reçut l’ordre de frapper les plages d’Anzio, le 22 janvier 1944, où elle resta en garde pendant quatre mois contre les contre-attaques allemandes. Le 29 février 1944, le 3ème combat contre une attaque de trois divisions allemandes. En mai, la division sortit de la tête de pont et se rendit à Rome avant de se préparer à l'invasion du sud de la France. Le 15 août 1944, un autre jour J, la Division débarqua à Saint-Tropez, remonta la vallée du Rhône, traversa les Vosges et atteignit le Rhin à Strasbourg les 26 et 27 novembre. Après avoir maintenu des positions défensives, elle a participé au déblaiement de la poche de Colmar, le 23 janvier 18 février 1945, et le 15 mars, elle a frappé les positions de la ligne Siegfried au sud de Zweibrucken. La division défonça dans les défenses et traversa le Rhin le 26 mars 1945; puis a continué à prendre Nurnberg dans une bataille féroce, capturant la ville dans des combats de bloc par bloc, 17-20 avril. La 3d se poursuit à Augsbourg et à Munich, du 27 au 30 avril, et se trouve à proximité de Salzbourg à la fin de la guerre en Europe.
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| SOURCE INFORMATION & PHOTO | Armydivs.squarespace.com |
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| SOURCE INFORMATION & SOURCE PHOTO | Findagrave.com - Weremember.abmc.gov - Ancestry |
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| REDACTEURS | Victor, Jean-Philippe, Eric, Henri, Garrett, Clive, Frédéric & Renaud |
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Brother of Orazio |
Bernard E. EMILIO
“Bennie”
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Source : Ancestry | ||
| DATE OF BIRTH | 3 novembre 1915 Haverhill, Essex County, MASSACHUSETTS | ||
| ENLISTMENT STATE | MASSACHUSETTS | ||
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Parents : Frank & Ida Perrozzi EMILIO Frères et sœurs : Claudia, Orazio, Romeo, Anne E., Alfred "Fred" & Frank F |
Source : John Talieri | |
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172nd Infantry Regiment US Army | ||
| SOURCE INFORMATION & SOURCE PHOTO | Findagrave.com - - Ancestry | ||
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Brother of Orazio |
Romeo EMILIO
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Source : ancestry | ||
| DATE OF BIRTH | 23 mars 1917 MASSACHUSETTS | ||
| ENLISTMENT STATE | MASSACHUSETTS | ||
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Parents : Frank & Ida Perrozzi EMILIO Frères et sœurs : Claudia, Bennie E, Orazio, Anne E., Alfred "Fred" & Frank F |
Source : Colin Kennedy | |
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| UNIT | US Army | ||
| SOURCE INFORMATION & SOURCE PHOTO | Findagrave.com - - Ancestry | ||
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Brother of Orazio |
Alfred EMILIO
“Fred”
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Source :Ancestry | ||
| DATE OF BIRTH | 21 octobre 1926 MASSACHUSETTS | ||
| ENLISTMENT STATE | MASSACHUSETTS | ||
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Parents : Frank & Ida Perrozzi EMILIO Frères et sœurs : Claudia, Bennie E, Romeo, Anne E., Orazio & Frank F | 
Source : Colin Kennedy | |
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| UNIT | US Army | ||
| SOURCE INFORMATION & SOURCE PHOTO | Findagrave.com - Ancestry | ||
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Brother of Orazio |
Frank F. EMILIO
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Source : Landjnero | |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 19 août 1935 MASSACHUSETTS | ||
| ETAT | MASSACHUSETTS | ||
| FAMILY |
Parents : Frank & Ida Perrozzi EMILIO Frères et sœurs : Claudia, Bennie E, Romeo, Anne E., Alfred "Fred" & Orazio | ||
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US Marine Corps Guerre de Corée | ||
| SOURCE INFORMATION & SOURCE PHOTO | Findagrave.com | ||
