World War II Honoree

Vincent A. Eafrato

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Mario DiSaia

Relationship

Nephew

ENLISTED JANUARY 17, 1942. FOLLOWING TRAINING, HE WAS ASSIGNED TO USS LST 447 UNTIL IT WAS SUNK OFF OKINAWA. DURING HIS SERVICE HE ATTAINED THE RANK OF MOTOR MACHINIST MATE 1/C. HE RECEIVED THE ASIATIC PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 6 STARS AND THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AT THE USN PERSONNEL SEPARATION CENTER, SAMPSON, NEW YORK ON NOVEMBER 19, 1945.