George Tamburello

Personal Information

Birthplace: Staten Island, NY

Service Information

Branch of Service: Army

Unit: 351st Infantry, 88th Division

Theater of Operation: European

Enlisted / Commissioned: May 20, 1943

Discharged: Nov 8, 1945

Highest Rank: Pfc

Military Honors: European African Middle Ribbon with 3 Bronze Service Stars, Good Gonduct Medal, Purple Heart, WWII Victory Medal

Honored By: Marcia James

Biography

George Tamburello grew up on a farm in New Jersey and signed up to join the Army at the age of 18. He trained for and served as an anti-tank gun crewman and got a Combat Infantry badge. He served in North Africa and then Italy, where he was injured by shrapnel from a nearby shell that hit him between his eyes. Fortunately, the shrapnel traveled downward in his head, saving his life. He received a Purple Heart Medal for his injury. After surgery and recovery, he chose to go back to combat with his buddies.