World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph A. Grodecki
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Jamestown, New York
Honored By
Mr. William J. Grodecki
Relationship
Son
SERVED BETWEEN 1939 AND 1945. AT PEARL HARBOR DURING THE JAPANESE ATTACK ON DECEMBER 7, 1941. SERVED ON THE USS SAINT LOUIS IN THE ENGINE ROOM. SAW CONVOY DUTY, PATROL DUTY AND NIGHT FIGHTING IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS, LANDING SUPPORT LATER IN THE WAR.