Pfc Pasquale Vivaldi
"Pasquale J. Vivaldi" is the last name placed on the plaque honoring members of St. Charles Borromeo parish in Drexel Hill who made the "supreme sacrifice" in World War II. What follows is a short biographical sketch of the young man behind the name based on records and historical events that correspond with both his life and death. Over time new facts, clarifications and corrections may emerge, but one thing is clear to me now, "Pasquale J. Vivaldi" is much more than a name on a plaque. In order to paint the picture below I reverse-engineered the likely events of Pasquale's military experience using the regiment and company he was with at the time of his death. My intention is to "do no harm" to his memory (and others) but rather pay tribute to for the sacrifice he made. Hopefully I don't stray from that aim. Meet Pasquale J. Vivaldi It only took a few minutes to identify when Private First Class Pasquale John Vival...