Patsy served as a Seaman Second Class, on the U.S.S. Franklin (CV-13), U.S. Navy during World War II.
He resided at 19 Locust St., Rochester, Monroe County, New York prior to the war.
The Franklin, which had maneuvered to within 50 miles (80 km) of the Japanese mainland, was hit by two semi-armor-piercing bombs from a single Japanese aircraft. One bomb struck the flight deck centerline, penetrating to the hangar deck, effecting destruction and igniting fires. The second bomb hit aft, tearing through two decks and igniting more fires.
The Franklin lost 807 crewmen.
Patsy was declared "Missing In Action" in this sinking during the war.
He was awarded a Purple Heart.
Service # 8060436
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Capobianco.
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Seaman First Class George R. Loftus and Seaman Second Class Leon G. Shebloski, Jr., both also of Rochester, NY and also on the U.S.S. Franklin, were declared "Missing In Action" on the same day during that battle.
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The Franklin survived the attack and the war and received four battle stars for her World War II service.
Bio by:
Russell S. "Russ" Pickett
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He resided at 19 Locust St., Rochester, Monroe County, New York prior to the war.
The Franklin, which had maneuvered to within 50 miles (80 km) of the Japanese mainland, was hit by two semi-armor-piercing bombs from a single Japanese aircraft. One bomb struck the flight deck centerline, penetrating to the hangar deck, effecting destruction and igniting fires. The second bomb hit aft, tearing through two decks and igniting more fires.
The Franklin lost 807 crewmen.
Patsy was declared "Missing In Action" in this sinking during the war.
He was awarded a Purple Heart.
Service # 8060436
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Capobianco.
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Seaman First Class George R. Loftus and Seaman Second Class Leon G. Shebloski, Jr., both also of Rochester, NY and also on the U.S.S. Franklin, were declared "Missing In Action" on the same day during that battle.
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The Franklin survived the attack and the war and received four battle stars for her World War II service.
Bio by:
Russell S. "Russ" Pickett
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Patsy served as a Seaman Second Class, on the U.S.S. Franklin (CV-13), U.S. Navy during World War II.
He resided at 19 Locust St., Rochester, Monroe County, New York prior to the war.
The Franklin, which had maneuvered to within 50 miles (80 km) of the Japanese mainland, was hit by two semi-armor-piercing bombs from a single Japanese aircraft. One bomb struck the flight deck centerline, penetrating to the hangar deck, effecting destruction and igniting fires. The second bomb hit aft, tearing through two decks and igniting more fires.
The Franklin lost 807 crewmen.
Patsy was declared "Missing In Action" in this sinking during the war.
He was awarded a Purple Heart.
Service # 8060436
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Capobianco.
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Seaman First Class George R. Loftus and Seaman Second Class Leon G. Shebloski, Jr., both also of Rochester, NY and also on the U.S.S. Franklin, were declared "Missing In Action" on the same day during that battle.
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The Franklin survived the attack and the war and received four battle stars for her World War II service.
Bio by:
Russell S. "Russ" Pickett
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He resided at 19 Locust St., Rochester, Monroe County, New York prior to the war.
The Franklin, which had maneuvered to within 50 miles (80 km) of the Japanese mainland, was hit by two semi-armor-piercing bombs from a single Japanese aircraft. One bomb struck the flight deck centerline, penetrating to the hangar deck, effecting destruction and igniting fires. The second bomb hit aft, tearing through two decks and igniting more fires.
The Franklin lost 807 crewmen.
Patsy was declared "Missing In Action" in this sinking during the war.
He was awarded a Purple Heart.
Service # 8060436
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Capobianco.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Seaman First Class George R. Loftus and Seaman Second Class Leon G. Shebloski, Jr., both also of Rochester, NY and also on the U.S.S. Franklin, were declared "Missing In Action" on the same day during that battle.
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The Franklin survived the attack and the war and received four battle stars for her World War II service.
Bio by:
Russell S. "Russ" Pickett
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