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Joseph Manna Memorial

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Dedicated:May 22, 1993
Location:Forest Avenue, Goethals Road North, Meeker Avenue
Description:Plaque attached to boulder
Materials:Black granite, natural boulder
Dimensions:H: 7' W: 6' D: 5.5'
Foundry:Hall Monuments, Staten Island
Donor:Vincent Pompa and Mariners Harbor Civic Association

Inscription

SEAMAN FIRST CLASS / (RADIOMAN) U.S. NAVY / JOSEPH MANNA / 18 YEARS OF AGE / WENT DOWN WITH THE / USS DUNCAN OFF THE / SOLOMON ISLANDS / OCTOBER 11, 1942 /

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