James Magri was born in Aidone, Italy August 16, 1892. He lived in Bridgeport, Connecticut and was inducted there May 23, 1918. Magri was overseas from July 9, 1918 through January 31, 1919 and was discharged February 20, 1918. He was wounded in action September 30, 1918. This information comes from the roster of men in WW1 for Connecticut, a copy of which is included.
Pvt. Magri's group includes his officially engraved Bailey, Banks and Biddle Purple Heart edge numbered 4633, WW1 Victory medal with two bars Connecticut WW1 medal, and WW1 New Haven commerative medal.
