George V Cuonzo

Military

Object Number - UPL 33209 - Tech Sgt George V Cuonzo Chief Radio Operator 508th squad 404th group Drummer in Nix Compris

George was born in Mt Vernon New York and enlisted in 1942. He was a chief radio operator in the 508th 404th and attained the rank of Tech Sergeant. He landed at Utah Beach. He spent time at St Trond in Belgium and fought through the Bulge all the way into Germany. He enjoyed playing drums with the combo Nix Compris. He maintained life long friendships that began in the 404th. He was a wonderful man, husband, father and grandfather who passed away in 1991

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Mt Vernon, NY, USA

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George V Cuonzo: Gallery (6 items)

Object number: UPL 33209 - Tech Sgt George V Cuonzo Chief Radio Operator...

Object number: UPL 33230 - This is the 508- 404 Fighter group as they were...

Object number: UPL 33231 - Signatures of the Static Chasers as they left...

Object number: UPL 33266 - Nix Compris: George V Cuonzo on drums. Noel...

Object number: UPL 33267 - Nix Compris celebrating V-E Day George V Cuonzo on...