PFC Vincent Frank Mazzaferri

courtesy of Des Philippet

PFC Vincent Frank Mazzaferri was born 12 Oct 1923 in Verbicaro, Italy to John and Maria Francesca (Brasuina) Mazzaferri.  John immigrated in 1923 and brought Maria, Vincent and Vincent's older brother Joseph to the United States in 1930. John worked as a janitor to support his family earning $1370 in 1939.Vincent completed 2-years of high school before beginning work, probably to help support his family.

Vincent was apparently working as a carpenter's assistant or apprentice when he was drafted in late April 1943. We don't know much about his military assignments until he was transferred from the replacement depot to A Company 116th Infantry on 5 Mar 1945.  PFC Mazzaferri was killed in action on 24 Apr 1945.

PFC Mazzaferri is buried in the Netherlands American Cemetery.