PFC Teresio C. Garrone was born 20 jan 1923 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts the only child of Giovanni Batiste and Luigina (Pia) Garrone. His mother had 2 daughters by her first husband. All of his immediate family members were natives of Italy. His father was a moulder in an "electric factory" and reported a 1939 income of $1160.
Teresio was working as a messenger when he was drafted in March 1943. After his initial training, Teresio was sent to Europe. He was transferred from the replacement depot to C Company 116th Infantry on 6 Jul 1944 and killed in action 12 days later on 18 Jul 1944.
PFC Garrone was repatriated and is buried in Saint Josephs Cemetery in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
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