World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William Petecca
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Norfolk, Virginia
Honored By
USS Rodman Association
SERVED ON THE USS RODMAN. EARNED A BATTLE STAR AND NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION. PARTICIPATED IN THE BATTLE FOR OKINAWA. WHERE THE SHIP SUFFERED MAJOR DAMAGE WHEN ATTACKED BY 6 KAMIKAZES AND HIT BY 3 ON APRIL 6, 1945.