LTC Anothony Curcio

LTC Anthony Curcio

Commander 1st Battalion 22nd Infantry 1977-1979

The family of LTC Curcio is working with the 1st Battalion website to present a complete
biography of him. At present here are some tentative details concerning this dedicated Soldier.

DOB - 7/26/1938 (his father was an immigrant from Italy)
Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA.
Graduated from Temple Univ. after completing the ROTC program.
Commissioned in 1960 right out of college.
Served 2 tours in Vietnam
Served 1 tour in Korea
At some point in his career he served in the 101st Airborne and the 1st Cavalry, commanded the 1/22 Inf from 1977-1979.
Received a Masters of Education
Separated from the Army with honorable discharge after serving 20 years in Oct 1980.
Received 1 (possibly 2) Purple Hearts from wounds received in Vietnam.

After retirement, he worked until the time of his death for Central Texas College (in a directorial position)
educating GI's and serving as a consultant for them with a heavy emphasis on combat logistics.

Passed away suddenly in Colo Spgs, CO on 11/28/1989 from a heart-attack.
Buried at Ft. Logan National Cemetery in Denver, CO.

HIS TOMBSTONE READS - "DEEDS, NOT WORDS"

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