Veteran of World War II. Sergeant - United States Army. Fought in five major European campaigns. Recipient of the Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart. POW in Germany. Served in General Patton's Third Army, 4th Armored Division. Extracted from obituary in the San Antonio Express News, June 15, 2005; and the Nationwide Gravelocator Site.
Father: Manuel D Casanova
Mother: Dasey Davis
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From "The Fighting Men of Texas";
Sgt. Alfonso D. Casanova, son of Mrs. Simona Casanova, San Antonio, was born Feb. 15, 1921. Volunteered for service Dec. 11, 1941. Assigned to Army 4th Armored Division. Trained at Camo Roberts, Calif. Served overseas from Dec., 1943, to June, 1945, in European Theater, battles of N. France, Normandy, Ardennes, and C. Europe. Missing and wounded Mar., 1945. POW for 1 month in Germany. Received Purple Heart, Bronze and Silver Star Medal, ETO 5 Battle Stars, Distinguished Unit Citations. Discharged Oct. 17, 1945.
Contributor: Florence (48388881) •
Father: Manuel D Casanova
Mother: Dasey Davis
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From "The Fighting Men of Texas";
Sgt. Alfonso D. Casanova, son of Mrs. Simona Casanova, San Antonio, was born Feb. 15, 1921. Volunteered for service Dec. 11, 1941. Assigned to Army 4th Armored Division. Trained at Camo Roberts, Calif. Served overseas from Dec., 1943, to June, 1945, in European Theater, battles of N. France, Normandy, Ardennes, and C. Europe. Missing and wounded Mar., 1945. POW for 1 month in Germany. Received Purple Heart, Bronze and Silver Star Medal, ETO 5 Battle Stars, Distinguished Unit Citations. Discharged Oct. 17, 1945.
Contributor: Florence (48388881) •
Veteran of World War II. Sergeant - United States Army. Fought in five major European campaigns. Recipient of the Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart. POW in Germany. Served in General Patton's Third Army, 4th Armored Division. Extracted from obituary in the San Antonio Express News, June 15, 2005; and the Nationwide Gravelocator Site.
Father: Manuel D Casanova
Mother: Dasey Davis
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From "The Fighting Men of Texas";
Sgt. Alfonso D. Casanova, son of Mrs. Simona Casanova, San Antonio, was born Feb. 15, 1921. Volunteered for service Dec. 11, 1941. Assigned to Army 4th Armored Division. Trained at Camo Roberts, Calif. Served overseas from Dec., 1943, to June, 1945, in European Theater, battles of N. France, Normandy, Ardennes, and C. Europe. Missing and wounded Mar., 1945. POW for 1 month in Germany. Received Purple Heart, Bronze and Silver Star Medal, ETO 5 Battle Stars, Distinguished Unit Citations. Discharged Oct. 17, 1945.
Contributor: Florence (48388881) •
Father: Manuel D Casanova
Mother: Dasey Davis
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From "The Fighting Men of Texas";
Sgt. Alfonso D. Casanova, son of Mrs. Simona Casanova, San Antonio, was born Feb. 15, 1921. Volunteered for service Dec. 11, 1941. Assigned to Army 4th Armored Division. Trained at Camo Roberts, Calif. Served overseas from Dec., 1943, to June, 1945, in European Theater, battles of N. France, Normandy, Ardennes, and C. Europe. Missing and wounded Mar., 1945. POW for 1 month in Germany. Received Purple Heart, Bronze and Silver Star Medal, ETO 5 Battle Stars, Distinguished Unit Citations. Discharged Oct. 17, 1945.
Contributor: Florence (48388881) •
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