Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2021-05-03
Invested on: 2024-03-21
Angela Arnone, M.S.M.
Ortona, Italy
Since the late 1990s, Angela Arnone has helped commemorate Canadian military participation in the 1943 Battle of Ortona. Her many activities have included assisting with the organization of the 1998 Reconciliation Dinner attended by Canadian and German veterans; acting as liaison on the placement of the Price of Peace and Athena monuments; and heading the Battle of Ortona Museum founding committee. She is a point of contact for Canadian guests visiting the area, and is committed to ensuring both locals and visitors learn more about the history of the battle.