The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-27

has been awarded the Silver Star for "Gallantry in Action" while serving with an 338th Infantry in
 Technical Sergeant Frederick De- Joseph, son, of the late Joseph De Joseph and Mrs. De Joseph, 78 Giles street, arrived at his home yester- day afternoon. The soldier, who has been in the service for the past four and a half years, was honorably dis charged from For Devents, Mass. He held 105 points.
 Leaving Waterbury when the Ma tional Guard was federalized in January, 1941, De Joseph was as- signed to the South Pacific serving in that area for Is months. Return ing to the states in 1942, he was as- signed to the Italian theater. De- Joseph was wounded in the Rome campaign and was hospitalized for eight months in that area, later re- turning to his unit.
 The veteran wears five battle stars on his overseas ribbon and the Purple Heart. He attended Crosby High school, and was formerly en- ployed by the Hoffman Valve Com pany.
 The Sergeant trained at Camp Croft, N. C., and went overseas in June, 1944. Prior to entering the service in 1942, he was an employe of the American Brass Go.
 Pfc. Joseph Phelan, husband of the former Anne McNamara, 97 South street, was recently trans ferred to an Army, a public rela- tions unit in England A former infantryman, Pfc. Phelan is a vet eran of the D-day invasion of June 6, 1914, and served in Normandy, Northern France, Belgium, Luxem- bourg and Germany. A Purple Heart medal, awarded Phelan for wounds sustained in action last November while serving in Germany, has been received by Mrs. Phelan. The serv- icemen recently wrote his wife he had interviewed Joseph Cunning ham. boyhood friend from South View street.
 At the time of joining the service, Phenn worked in various war in- dustries here for the Springfield Ordnance Division. He is the son of Patrolman Joseph Phelan of Baldwin street.
 With the 102d Infantry Division in Europe-Corporal Walter C.. Garthwait, competent driver of the 1o2d Reconnaissance Troops con- manding officers armored car, lists motorcycle-riding high on his list of best loves" When flushing out a town near Nierst. Germany, on the banks of the Rhine river late last March, Moon" discovered a brand new cycle, carefully conceal ed behind living room sofa.
 The Waterbury, Conn, boy could not resist temptation when a twist of the throttle and a kick on the starter brought the gleaming ma- chine to life. Of he rode, careen- ing down Main street., which un- beknown to him was under direct observation of the enemy across the river. His delight became sheer terror when a volley of mortar shells nearly bracketed cycle and mount.
 Returning to his cellar home pale and shaken, he asserted sheeplsh- ly, Well, it was a damn good ride while it lasted"
 The corporal is the son of MT. and Mrs. Edward A. Garthwait, Garthwait road. Prior to enter ing the service he was an en- ploye Of the Scovill Mfg. Go.
 Three infantrymen, two captured last summer in the drive across France, and the third taken pri- 5oner in the Battle of the Belgian Bulge, have arrived at their homes. They are
 Private Edward s. zanazich, 30, son Of Mrs. Bertha Zanavich, 2O4 Alder street, who was captured De- ,ember 21 near Bastogne. He went overseas last October.
 Staff Sergeant Henry D. Roberts, 30, son of MT. and Mrs. Delphis Ro- oerts, Atwood Court, WatertoWn, captured in Belgium September 6, I944. The soldier served at Bizerte, Sicily, England, and France, and holds the Bronze Star Medal for leroism in combat. His wife resides ,n Young street.
 Private Romeo Suffredini, 20, son ,f MT. and Mrs. Alexander Bucci, 36 Vest Farm street. Taken by the Ger mans during the Normandy inva- ion, Suffredini made two unsucceSs ul attempts to escape from Stalg .uft 4D during his II months im- 
 With the 14th Armored Division, Third Army, Germany-Technicai 'gt Richard Lombard, 94 Locust treet, Waterbury,. Conn.,, is occupy ng Germany with the 14th Ar nored Divisions 68th Armored h. antry Battalion.
 Entering the Army in May, 1942, Sgt. Lombardo came overseas in October, 1914 and participated in he Vosges Mountains campaign, he liberation of Alsace, the breach ng of the Siegfried Line and the ,verrunning of Germany. He wears he Purpl eHeart, the ETO ribbon with two battle stars and the Com ,at Infantryman Badge.
 Sgt. Lombardo graduated from high school.