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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John J. Pergola

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Brooklyn, New York

Honored By

Mr. John J. Pergola, Jr.

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED AS A PLANE CAPTAIN AND LATER A BALL TURRET GUNNER FOR THE 'AVENGER' TORPEDO BOMBER WING ABOARD THE USS RANDOLPH CV-15, FROM COMMISSIONING IN 1943-1947. SAW ACTION IN SEVERAL BATTLES IN THE PACIFIC INCLUDING THE BATTLE OF LEYTE GULF AND PRESENT IN TOKYO BAY AT THE JAPANESE SURRENDER.