Mt. Carmel St. Cristina Society

† Joseph Mancini

Service Years: 1970-1971
Rank: Rank Sargent E5
Honors: Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star (awarded to the Individual Soldier for completing his tour (he served two tours) in Vietnam for meritorious service in the war zone), Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnamese Campaign Medal and National Defense, Air Medal
Wars Served: Vietnam

Joseph served the US Army in the Delta Company 1/501st Infantry 101st Airborne Division in the Vietnam War and lost his life as result of the war. He served as point man and radio operations as well as combat.  He was very proud of his service.