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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John Falanga

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Brooklyn, New York

Honored By

Richard Falanga

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED IN THE PACIFIC ABOARD THE FLEET OILER SANTEE, WHICH MADE REGULAR RUNS BETWEEN THE WEST COAST AND HONOLULU. DEPARTED PEARL HARBOR FOR THE WEST COAST ON DECEMBER 6, 1941. SANTEE WAS LATER CONVERTED TO AN AIRCRAFT CARRIER. SERVED IN THE ATLANTIC AS A MASTER DIESEL MECHANIC AND WAS AT THE U.S. INVASION OF NORTH AFRICA.