Canastota, New York
Feb 21, 1919 – Nov 21, 1943 (Age 24)
Marine Private Frank F. Penna, at the age of 24 of 306 E. Canal St., Canastota, NY was killed in action during World War II on November 20, 1943 in the fierce battle on the strong held Japanese island in the South Pacific known as Tarawa Island. He was born on January 21, 1919 in Oneida,...
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Gary Hicks
September 03, 2023 | Other
Welcome home our fallen son. You paid the ultimate price that we that sit here today sometimes forget. Fair Winds and Following Seas from a retired old sailor.
Franklin Germon FCC U.S.N (retired)
September 17, 2016 | Mexico, NY
Thankfully you now have your final resting place with your parents and various siblings. Thank you for your service. A true hero along with other soldiers that day.
Pamela Matteson
September 16, 2016 | Davisburg, MI
Thank you for you service. Welcome Home Sir.
You are a Hero.
Julie
September 15, 2016 | Camden, NY
GOD BLESS YOU PRIVATE PENNA FOR YOUR BRAVERY AND COURAGE. YOU MAKE ME PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN AND I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE...
ENJOY HEAVEN...
MR. PENNA,,,,
SO SORRY YOU LOST YOUR BROTHER....
AGAIN I THANK YOU FOR YOUR INSPIRATION
AND GREAT TEACHING...YOU WERE THE BEST!!
GOD BLESS...
MICHAELA MUENCH
MICHAELA MUENCH
September 15, 2016 | CANASTOTA, NY
Welcome home, Sir. Thank you for your sacrifice, we are a grateful nation!
September 15, 2016 | Oneida, NY
Welcome home Pvt. Penna. Thank you for your service to our country. Rest in peace.
Gini Jordan
September 14, 2016 | Dryden, NY
Thank you Pvt. Penna. We Welcome You home and God Bless your entire family.
Robin
September 14, 2016 | Syracuse, NY
Few today know of the significance of Tarawa, but I do.
Nice job, Private Penna. Welcome home.
The United States is the leader of the world today, in no small part due to your sacrifice.
September 14, 2016