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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Joseph E. Zengel

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Baltimore, Maryland

Honored By

Janet Z. Messer

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENLISTED IN THE NAVAL AIR FORCE APRIL 1, 1941. WAS AT PEARL HARBOR AT KANEOHE BAY DURING THE JAPANESE ATTACK. SERVED IN SQUADRON VP-11 IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE WAR, AS FLIGHT ENGINEER ON CATALINA PBY AIRCRAFT. FLEW PATROL DURING THE BATTLE OF MIDWAY AND THE PHILIPPINE LIBERATION.