Korean War
| Rank | Fireman U.S. Navy |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 2 1952 |
National Defense Service Medal
Fireman (E2) Pennisi was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Fireman (E2) Pennisi served aboard the repair ship USS VULCAN (AR-5) based at Newport, Rhode Island. On September 2, 1952, he was on leave when his automobile struck a truck near Becket, Massachusetts, killing him and three other naval personnel.