World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John Joseph 'Jerry' Giardino
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Lisa Giardino Hyams
Relationship
Daughter
HE SERVED ON THE USS QUINCY CA-39 DURING THE BATTLE OF SAVO ISLAND, WHICH WAS SUNK ON AUGUST 9, 1942. DESPITE BEING SIGNIFICANTLY WOUNDED BY SHRAPNEL, HE TREATED AND HELPED AT LEAST 14 OF HIS SHIPMATES OFF THE SINKING HEAVY CRUISER, AND WAS ONE OF THE LAST MEN TO LEAVE THE SHIP. HE RECEIVED A PURPLE HEART.