World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John William Acanfora
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
New York, New York
Honored By
Maria Lein
Relationship
Daughter
SERVED IN EUROPEAN FRONT IN ITALY. ALSO SERVED IN THE MERCHANT MARINES IN THE NORTH ATLANTIC (THE AMERICAN WAR THEATER). HIS SHIP SS FREDERICK DOUGLAS WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK 100 MILES FROM THE COAST OF ICELAND. HE SPENT 9 HOURS IN THE FREEZING WATER BEFORE BEING RESCUED.