September 20, 1916 – August 29, 2007

Eugene Ciardilli

Personal Information

Birthplace: Bronx, NY

Service Information

Branch of Service: Army

Theater of Operation: Pacific

Honored By: Thomas McAdams - Nephew

Biography

Eugene “Gene” Ciardilli was born in the Bronx, NY in 1916. He served in the Army in the Pacific Theater. He brought home, postwar, some Japanese works. After the war, Gene returned to the Bronx and married Eileen McAdams and became interested in politics. He arranged for his wife to meet Dwight Eisenhower will he was running for re-election. Gene worked for the NYC police department and was decorated for bravery. He was involved in chasing down suspects wanted in a shooting. Gene retired to Baynton Beach, FL.

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