BIANCA, FRANK

Frank J. Bianca

Army

Middle Island

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Frank Bianca was born on April 2, 1911 at Patchogue, New York. He was the son of Louisa (Garafola) and Giuseppe Bianca. Bianca was inducted into the Army on December 11, 1942. As a Private First Class he was stationed in Boston, New Jersey and Camp Upton, New York. At Fort Reardon in New Jersey he served as an interpreter for Italian prisoners. Late in the war Camp Upton at Yaphank was turned into a convalescent hospital for returning veterans'. Bianca was transferred to Camp Upton where he served as a Psychiatric Social Worker helping returning veterans adjust. He was awarded the American Service Medal and a Good Conduct Medal. Bianca was separated from the Army on December 22nd 1945 at Fort Dix, New Jersey.