"V" is for Victory

ANTHONY CARMINE GUGLIUCCELLO 1943

USS ARIKARA ATF98 SM2

Arikara crew. Palermo, Sicily. Sept. 1944

Arikara crew on liberty on the way to Rome. 1944

L - R Anthony Gugliuccello, Doug Smith and Bob Slusher. 1943 - 45.

L - R Anthony (Tony) Gugliuccello and Glen Woods. Arikara 1943 - 45.

Navy Salvage diver. Name Unknown. 1943 - 45.

L - R Doug Smith, Carl Derrick, Unknown Quartermaster and Tom Karetas. 1943 - 45.

ANTHONY CARMINE GUGLIUCCELLO 1943

USS ARIKARA ATF98 SM2

Anthony Gugliuccello Gully joined the Navy to serve his country during World War II.. He was 17 years old and eager to do his share.A color guard stands at attention as Anthony's flag covered coffin waits for burial.