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Frank E. Toscani |
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Engagements: • World War II (1941 - 1945) |
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Frank E. Toscani Frank E. Toscani was born on 20 May 1911 in New York City. Author John Hersey modeled his character, Major Joppolo, in "A Bell for Adano" on Toscani. In WWII, Toscani landed on "D" Day in Licata, Sicily, and was appointed Military Governor for that city. It was there that Hersey observed then-Major Toscani solve the intricate problems of the war torn community. The novel also produced a Broadway show with Frederick March and a television version starring John Hodiak. Colonel Toscani was decorated by three governments for his outstanding military service - the U.S. with the Legion of Merit and the Bronze Star; Great Britain with the rank of Honorary Officer of the British Empire (OBE); and Italy with the rank of Commander of the Crown of Italy. Death and Burial Colonel Frank E. Toscani died on 24 January 2001. He is buried at the Frederick Loescher Veterans Memorial Cemetery in New Hampstead, NY. |
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Honoree ID: 3154 | Created by: MHOH |