Name:
Michael J. Spero
Rank:
Private
Serial Number:
32919863
Unit:
350th Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division
Date of Death:
1944-10-01
State:
New Jersey
Cemetery:
Calvary Cemetery, Paterson, New Jersey
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Michael J. Spero was born on September 30, 1924. He served in the US Army as a Private during World War II. Michael died on October 1, 1944 at the age of 20 and is now buried in the Calvary Cemetery, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA. A member of the 2nd Battalion, 350th Infantry Regiment, his unit was cited for outstanding performance of duty in action during the period 27 September to 3 October 1944 at Mt. Battaglia, Italy against German forces. For seven days, amidst powerful counterattacks, the men of the battalion repulsed each attack with fighting ability and teamwork, therefore, their objective was accomplished.