World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Newark, New Jersey

Honored By

Eugene Conforti

Relationship

Son

Activity During WWII

LST 579. SERVED IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. DURING THE BATTLE IF LEYTE GULF, SHOT DOWN TWO JAPANESE ZEROS THAT WERE HEADED FOR THE SHIP.