Joseph H. Rockfort, Gunners Mate 3c USN of Palisades Park, NJ
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| Joseph H. Rockfort, Gunner's Mate 3c, USN |
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Rockfort on leave in the states, 1943 |
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| Rockfort in Football Uniform, St. Cecilia Catholic HS, Englewood |
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Joseph H. Rockfort, Boxing Team, Palisades Park, NJ 1930's |
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| Presented to Rockfort and other shipmates upon crossing the equator |
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| Image of the USS Warrington, at sea |
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Medals of Honor presented to Rockfort |
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| Rockfort (center) with shipmates at the Hinky Dinky Bar in Australia. Nephew, Dean Nichols recalls a story that his Uncle wrote home saying how wonderful it was to travel to some places like Australia, where "the women and country were so beautiful". |
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Western Union Telegram sent to Rockfort's Parents informing them of his death. His parents received several letters as well from his commanding officer and other high ranking officials. |
