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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Vincent Zanetti

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Westwood, New Jersey

Honored By

Vincent Zanetti

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Received Wings March 16, 1943. Served aboard the USS Essex CV-9, USS Bunker Hill CV-17 and the USS Hornet as a Dive Bomber Pilot. Saw action from Wake Island throughout the Pacific. Fought in Formosa, the 'Turkey Shoot' at the Mariana Islands and fleet action in the Philippines. Received 2 Air Medals, Distinguished Cross and Navy Cross.