World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James Daniel Padovano
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Hackensack, New Jersey
Honored By
Family
COMMISSIONED ON AUGUST 19, 1942. SERVED ABOARD THE USS PC-577 IN THE ATLANTIC. SERVED AS GUNNER'S MATE 1ST CLASS ABOARD USS SEVERN AO61 IN THE PACIFIC IN THE BATTLES OF LEYTE, OKINAWA AND LUZON EARNING 3 BRONZE STARS. DISCHARGED ON DECEMBER 12, 1945.