World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Edilberto Panganiban, Sr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Cavite City, Philippine Islands
Honored By
M/SGT Panganiban
Relationship
Son
Served on flagship cruiser USS Houston. Ship was operating in Philippine waters and en route to Singapore when they encountered Japanese Naval Forces in the Java Sea. The ship gave a good fight before it sunk in 1942.