World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph John Garofalo
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Bronx, New York
Honored By
Joe Garofalo and Leah Garofalo
Relationship
Son and Granddaughter
CONSTRUCTED PT BOATS PRIOR TO ENTERING THE SERVICE. SERVED IN THE 121ST U.S. NAVY SEABEES ATTACHED TO THE 4TH MARINE DIVISION. PARTICIPATED IN BEACH LANDINGS AT ROI-NAMUR, SAIPAN AND TINIAN. ON TINIAN, PARTICIPATED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH FIELD AIRSTRIP AND THE BOMB PIT FOR THE ENOLA GAY.