Name:
Ferris F. Cammeresi
Rank:
Private
Serial Number:
35870299
Unit:
350th Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division
Date of Death:
1944-09-29
State:
Ohio
Cemetery:
Florence American Cemetery, Impruneta, Italy
Plot:
F
Row:
11
Grave:
39
Decoration:
Bronze Star, Purple Heart
Comments:
Ferris F. Cammeresi entered the military service in Ohio. He served in the US Army as a Private during World War II. Ferris died on September 29, 1944 in Italy and is now buried in the Florence American Cemetery, Impruneta, Italy. 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.