This May 8 will mark the 70th Anniversary of V-E Day, the day Allied forces declared victory in Europe, signifying the official end of World War II (May 8, 1945). The Czech Republic recognizes this day as Liberation Day – the day they were liberated from Nazi Germany. Towards the end of the war in 1945, Rocco […]
Category Archives: World War II Veteran
Battle of The Bulge – 70th Anniversary
Today marks the 70th Anniversary of the end of the World War II battle that was fought in Belgium and Luxembourg from December 1944 through January 1945. On December 16, with the onset of winter, the German army launched a counteroffensive that was intended to cut through the Allied forces in a manner that would turn the […]
D-Day Vet Turns 90
World War II veteran Rocco Moretto celebrates his 90th birthday today. The birthday is the second milestone this month for the New York veteran. Two weeks ago Rocco was honored at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post that bears his name in remembrance of the 70th Anniversary of D-Day.
Army Birthday Gala
On Thursday June 12, 2014, Rocco attended the Army Birthday Gala in New York City during Army Week. The Army celebrates it’s 239th Birthday today. To celebrate, Rocco helped to cut the Birthday cake with U.S. Army Chief of Staff, Gen. Ray Odierno and Pfc. Louis Angelici.
Rocco Moretto Honored on the 70th Anniversary of D-Day
On June 6, 2014, Rocco was honored on the 70th Anniversary of D-Day at the Veteran of Foreign Wars Post that bears his name. Family, friends and members of the Post gathered to celebrate his military service during World War II and in D-Day. Rocco was presented with a portrait of his 1944 war photo, which now […]
70th Anniversary of D-Day
Rocco Moretto Post 2348 will host a 70th Anniversary D-Day Celebration on Friday June 6, 2014 in honor of Rocco Moretto. The even will take place at 6:30pm at 31-35 41st St, Astoria, NY 11103
