World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Peter M. Connolly
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Flushing, New York
Honored By
Ms. Patricia Franze
Relationship
Niece
Cited for saving cruiser USS Sante Fe CL-60 while under heavy aerial attack. He shot down a kamikaze 200 yards from ship. He was showered with flaming gasoline. He was the only member of the crew to receive the Silver Star.