Joseph R. Sarnoski-Honolulu, HI - Medal Of Honor Resting Places on Waymarking.com

He was born on January 31, 1915 in Carbondale, PA and died on June 16, 1943 in the Solomon Islands. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: *SARNOSKI, JOSEPH R. (Air Mission)
• Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army Air Corps, 43rd Bomber Group
• Place and date: Over Buka Area, Solomon Islands, 16 June 1943
• Entered service at: Simpson, Pa.
• G.O. No.: 85, 17 December 1943
Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action above and beyond the call of duty. On 16 June 1943, 2d Lt. Sarnoski volunteered as bombardier of a crew on an important photographic mapping mission covering the heavily defended Buka area, Solomon Islands. When the mission was nearly completed, about 20 enemy fighters intercepted. At the nose guns, 2d Lt. Sarnoski fought off the first attackers, making it possible for the pilot to finish the plotted course. When a coordinated frontal attack by the enemy extensively damaged his bomber, and seriously injured 5 of the crew, 2d Lt. Sarnoski, though wounded, continued firing and shot down 2 enemy planes. A 20-millimeter shell which burst in the nose of the bomber knocked him into the catwalk under the cockpit. With indomitable fighting spirit, he crawled back to his post and kept on firing until he collapsed on his guns. 2d Lt. Sarnoski by resolute defense of his aircraft at the price of his life, made possible the completion of a vitally important mission.

Armed Service: Air Force

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