World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Patrick J. Benfonte
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Fairport, New York
Honored By
Mr. & Mrs. Philip Ferratella
Relationship
Sister & Brother-in-law
Served aboard the Horace Binney. Ship torpedoed on V-E Day. Wounded in action. Served as a gunman and also as a recruiting and induction officer. Received the WWII Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal and Bronze Stars.