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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Joseph P. Paterek

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Brooklyn, New York

Honored By

Michael J. Lynett

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

IN SEPTEMBER 1941 HE ENTERED INTO THE UNITED STATES NAVY. FOLLOWING BOOT CAMP AND AVIATION SCHOOL, HE VOLUNTEERED FOR THE PT BOATS IN 1942. DURING HIS WAR TIME SERVICE WITH THE NAVY, HE WAS STATIONED AT THE PT BASE IN MELVILLE, RHODE ISLAND. HE WAS THEN STATIONED IN THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND AND THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. HE WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED IN 1945.