Joseph John Cifrodella |
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Missing In Pacific (Nov. 30, 1944) -- Torpedoman's Mate 2c Joseph J. Cifrodella, 22, of Magnolia Street was presumed killed in action November 14, when his ship, the Escolar, one of 52 submarines lost during the war, failed to return from a patrol on the Yellow Sea. The USS ESCOLAR was a BALAO class submarine carrying a crew of 6 officers and 60 enlisted men. Cifrodella first served on a heavy cruiser, then volunteered for submarine duty. Born on Feb. 5, 1922, he left school to enlist in the Navy in 1940. His service number is 2238292. In his honor, the people of Silver Lake founded the Joseph Cifrodella Amvets Post #26. His parents are Mr. & Mrs. John Cifrodella of Magnolia Street.
02238292 Missing in Action or Buried at Sea Awards: Purple Heart
Letter of Condolence from Secretary of the Navy: James Forrestal
Fleet Submarine
Sources:
Belleville Times, Nov. 30, 1944 Remembrance - George Sbarra
World War II Honor List of
Dead and Missing,
Belleville Sons Honor Roll - Remembering the Men Who Paid for Our Freedom Second Edition Available in paperback or as a download. The second edition updates the 106-page original printing, including more information on Belleville actions in the American Revolution, War of 1812, Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War and Cold War casualties. Latest edition includes some photographs.
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