The Grand Marshall for the 2008 John Basilone Memorial Parade is Angelo Bernabe Angelo served in the army in World War II - first in a heavy artillery division and later as a loader in a Sherman Tank He was awarded a Purple Heart for injuries received in combat
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Angelo is shown here in front of his childhood home at 5 LaGrange St. in Raritan. In the 1943 photo he is with his brother Joe. Today he lives just 2 homes away at 1 LaGrange Street
Angelo & Marie Bernabe - (Somerville) High School Sweethearts - They married just before Angelo went overseas in 1944. They have now been married for over 64 years
Angelo's 3 brothers also served their country click for photos	Click to see the Telegram that was delivered when Angelo was injuried
Click to see Angelo's discharge papers	Click to see other Photos of Angelo