Farano, Rocco J., “Farano, Rocco J. (Interview audio and outline), 2007,” Digital Collections, accessed April 13, 2025, https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/document/41345.
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Farano, Rocco J. (Interview audio and outline), 2007
Rocco J. Farano (Rocky), of Troy, NY served in the 36th Infantry Division during the WW II from 1943-1946. He saw action in Sicily, Italy, and later served in France, Belgium and Germany. Most of the interview focuses on combat in Italy, where he led a patrol that captured a German platoon, and was later wounded. Upon recovery, he was transferred to the Army Air Corps and completed his service with them.