World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph L. Potoski
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Pittston, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Helen Horos
Relationship
Friend
Received medals, ribbons and battle stars. Enlisted 7/16/43 and served to 12/12/45. He was aboard the aircraft carrier USS Block Island when sunk in the Pacific, and was stranded for hours awaiting rescue.