Lives Lost: Veteran guarded Nazis during war crimes trial Emilio DiPalma, who fought on the front lines during World War II and served as a courtroom guard during the trial of top Nazi war criminals, has died from the coronavirusEmily DiPalma Aho looks over photographs and memorabilia of her father, Emilio DiPalma, a World War II veteran, at her home in Jaffrey, N.H., Wednesday, May 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)Emily DiPalma Aho looks over photographs and memorabilia of her father, Emilio DiPalma, a World War II veteran, at her home in Jaffrey, N.H., Wednesday, May 13, 2020. The 19-year-old had fought Germans on the front lines in World War II, lost friends in battle and witnessed horrors that would forever change his view of the world. After the war, DiPalma met his future wife, Louise Catelotti, while on a double date. He rarely talked about his days in the war, Aho said, but his wartime experiences left a lasting impact on how he saw others.

Source: ABC News May 28, 2020 04:52 UTC