World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Joseph E. Ranauro
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Hudson, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Carmela Santucci
Relationship
Sister
SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATRE OF OPERATIONS WITH THE 8TH AIR FORCE, 388TH BOMB GROUP, 561ST BOMB SQUADRON IN ENGLAND. HE WAS KILLED ON HIS 33RD MISSION ON FEBRUARY 26, 1945. HE WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL.