8 South Brunswick Brothers Answered the Call When the Nation Needed Them, Saturday the Township will Honor Them
It is an incredible story of how 8 brothers from South Brunswick answered the call to serve their country in the face of World War II and the Korean War. In recognition of their sacrifice and service on Saturday, June 15th at 11:00 AM, South Brunswick will honor them with a Veteran Street Sign Dedication Ceremony. The eight Scurato brothers to be recognized are Anthony, Salvatore, Joseph, Donald, Thomas, Louis, Blase, and Frank. The brothers were lifelong residents of South Brunswick Township and served in the Army, Navy, and Marines during WWII and the Korean War. The event will take place at the intersection of Kingston Lane and Stanley Avenue in Monmouth Junction.
By adding the names of local Wartime Veterans to public street signs, we hope to promote public awareness of these individuals and to show our appreciation for their outstanding contributions and distinguished service to our Country.
Anthony Scurato enlisted into the United States Army during World War II, stationed in the Middle East until his Honorable discharge in October of 1945, receiving the Lapel Button and Army Service Ribbon.
Salvatore Scurato enlisted into the United States Army during World War II serving overseas in Hawaii and the Marshall Islands, achieving the rank of Corporal. He was honorably discharged in August of
1945 receiving the American Defense Service Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal and the 753rd AAA Gun Battalion Medal.
Joseph Scurato enlisted into the United States Navy during World War II stationed aboard the USS Moffet, a destroyer doing patrol duty in the South Atlantic and in the Mediterranean Sea, until the ship
was decommissioned in February 1946.
Donald Scurato enlisted into the United States Army during World War II serving in the Medical Corps. He worked in neurotics and accompanied wounded veterans to hospitals all over the United States. He was honorably discharged with a rating of Staff Sergeant.
Thomas Scurato enlisted into the United States Army during World War II and received three battle stars for combat service. He served until his Honorable discharge with the rank of Corporal in April 1946
receiving the American Campaign Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), and the WWII Victory Medal.
Louis Scurato enlisted into the United States Marines during World War II and was sent to the Hawaiian Islands and Guam. He was a member of the Military Police, receiving the Rifle Marksmanship Badge. He served until his Honorable discharge as Private First Class in August of 1946.
Blase Scurato enlisted into the United States Army during the Korean War, serving six months in Japan until his Honorable discharge as Private First Class in January 1953.
Frank Scurato enlisted into the United States Navy during the Korean War and was stationed on the USS Wright in Europe before being transferred to the Pacific. He was Honorably Discharged in March,
1955, receiving the Korean Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal.
"Young men like the Scurato brothers represent a generation who grew up in quiet places, like Monmouth Junction. When world events called upon them to defend the ideals of the Nation in places far from home, they stepped forward and served well and honorably. The memory of the Scurato brothers serves as a touchstone for our town", said South Brunswick Mayor Charles Carley.
