Print plaque Printing Tips

World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Richard A. Passantino

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Westwood, New Jersey

Honored By

Helen S. Passantino

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SEAMAN FIRST CLASS. SAW ACTION IN BATTLES OF THE MARIANA ISLANDS, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS AND IWO JIMA. 'FIRST KILL', A JAPANESE SUBMARINE ON NOVEMBER 18, 1945. WENT TO SAIPAN ON FEBRUARY 11, 1945 AND ON FEBRUARY 21, 1945 WAS ATTACKED BY KAMIKAZES. HE WAS ABOARD THE USS ANZIO WHEN HE CAME HOME (THE SHIP WAS FIRST NAMED THE USS CORAL SEA CVE-57).