Tag: Mario Ortigara

Two-War Veteran Mario Ortigara

Having served as a weather observer in southern Illinois after World War II, Mario Ortigara never expected to be called back up and thrown into the teeth of battle in Korea. Mario Ortigara was born in his parents’ home on the South Side of Chicago,  where brother Benny welcomed him. A few years later, sister Mary joined the family. Anna […]
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