World War II Honoree

Vincent George Catanzaro

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Brooklyn, New York

Honored By

Valerie Catanzaro

Relationship

Daughter

VINCENT G. CATANZARO ENTERED THE UNITED STATES NAVY ON AUGUST 13TH 1943. HE SERVED IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC ABOARD THE USS ADAIR AND ATTAINED THE RANK OF GUNNER'S MATE THIRD CLASS. HE WAS PART OF THE 13TH NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BATTALION AND AUTHORIZED TO WEAR THE 'SEABEE' SHOULDER INSIGNIA WHILE SERVING WITH CONSTRUCTION BATTALION UNITS. VINCENT WAS THE RECIPIENT OF THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN RIBBON, AMERICAN THEATER MEDAL AND THE VICTORY MEDAL. HE WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED ON APRIL 8TH 1946.