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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

David M. Garippa, Sr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Garfield, New Jersey

Honored By

His Family

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Activity During WWII

He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in January of 1941. After graduation from boot camp, he was stationed aboard the light cruiser USS OMAHA where he served as a Carpenters Mate/Diver. David was aboard the OMAHA when it captured the German ship Odenwald. He was discharged from the U.S. Navy in 1946. During his service, He received the following awards: Navy Good Conduct, American Defense with “A” device, European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign with three stars, Asiatic–Pacific Campaign with one star and the World War II Victory.