The Korean War Veterans Honor Roll
Joseph W. Pennisi
Rank
Fireman, U.S. Navy
Date of Death
September 2, 1952
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.