James Castaldi was born on December 31, 1942. His home of record is Camden, NJ. He attended Triton Regional High School in Runnemeade, NJ.
He served in the US Army and attained the rank of Corporal (CPL). He was awarded the Silver Star in January of 2015 based on the actions he took the day he was killed.
Castaldi was killed in action on January 12, 1968. He was survived by his mother, Violet Snyder, his stepfather, Samuel Snyder, and a brother, John. He is buried at Beverly National Cemetery.
Sources: Newspaper clippings, Camden High School, Michael Davison and NJVVMF.
12/17/2024