World War II Honoree

Ralph Giacobbe, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Newark, New Jersey

Honored By

Ms. Josephine Giacobbe

Relationship

Wife

Served as a tail gunner on a B-24 in the 24th combat mapping squadron. Radio program control man in Central Burma. Received American Campaign Medal, Army of Occupation Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, Good conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal. Quit school at 17 to enlist and serve his country. Was the youngest of his crew.