World War II Honoree

Joseph Pappas

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Sun City, California

Honored By

Mr. Roger G. Donoghue

Relationship

Grandson-in-law

Enlisted as Electrician's Mate on board the USS Raven AM-55, which provided escort services to merchant ships on the Atlantic. Participated in the invasion of the European Continent at Normandy, and invasion of Southern France August to September 1944. Returned stateside January 1945 for training. Discharged as Electrician's Mate September 27, 1945.