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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Lawrence A. Opisso

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Long Island City, New York

Honored By

Mr. William G. McDermott

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

KILLED IN ACTION AUGUST 24, 1944, ABOARD USS HARDER SS-257 AT PHILIPPINE ISLANDS BY A DEPTH CHARGE ATTACK. HER SKIPPER COMMANDER S. D. DEALY. RECEIVED THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR, POSTHUMOUSLY. SHIP RECEIVED PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION.