World War II Honoree

Joseph J. Arena

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Boston, Massachusetts

Honored By

Mary Arena

Relationship

Wife

HE SERVED AS A B-24 BOMBARDIER. HE WAS RESCUED AT SEA ON JUNE 20, 1945 BY A SUBMARINE, THE USS SEA FOX AFTER 21 HOURS IN THE PACIFIC OCEAN,AFTER BAILING OUT OF CRIPPLED B-24. HE WAS AWARDED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN RIBBON, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN RIBBON, 1 OVERSEAS BAR WITH 2 BRONZE STARS, AND NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL.