World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Salvatore T. Nevola
Branch of Service
U.S. Merchant Marine
Hometown
New York, New York
Honored By
Mrs. Louise Nevola
Relationship
Wife
Served from 1939, sailed on merchant ships. Then went to the academy and became a Lieutenant Commander. Received the Conspicuous Service Cross. His ship, the USS Martin Van Buren, was torpedoed, and he saved the life of a crew member.