World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph P. Potenza
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Columbus, Ohio
Honored By
John E. Potenza
Relationship
Son
SERVED AS ENGINEERING OFFICER ON THE USS HORNET, USS SARATOGA, USS FRANKLIN AND USS INDIANA. SURVIVED THE SINKING OF THE USS HORNET. PARTICIPATED IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN. RECEIVED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER MEDAL WITH 7 BATTLE STARS.