World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
George J. Balassone
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Poughkeepsie, New York
Honored By
Alice Balassone
Relationship
Wife
HE JOINED THE NAVY IN 1940. HE WORKED ON ESCORT DUTY FOR CONVOYS IN THE NORTH ATLANTIC. HE ALSO SERVED IN AFRICA, ITALY AND FRANCE. SERVED AS RADIOMAN 1ST CLASS. WAS THE FIRST ON THE SHIP TO KNOW THAT PEARL HARBOR WAS BOMBED.