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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Jesse Joseph Fortino

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Brant Lake, New York

Honored By

Michael Lynett

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

AT THE AGE OF 17 HE ENLISTED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY AS A SEAMAN 1ST CLASS. DURING WWII HE SERVED AT SEVEN POSTS INCLUDING THE USS INDIANA BB-58. HE EARNED THREE MEDALS INCLUDING THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC MEDAL WITH 5 STARS, AMERICAN THEATER MEDAL AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED ON MAY 24, 1946. RE-ENLISTED DURING THE KOREAN WAR.