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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Raffaele F. Asconi

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Jersey City, New Jersey

Honored By

A Fellow Veteran

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

He served aboard the destroyer USS Braine (DD-630). In heavy action, his ship survived 2 kamikaze attacks and served in many campaigns during the liberation of the Pacific Theater. For their sacrifices and valor, his ship and crew earned 6 Battle Stars.