A
viation Ordnanceman (gunner) with Torpedo Squadron One (VT-1)
Timeline
Birth- Apr 1, 1916
East Orange, New Jersey
1939 - 1945World War II- Age: 27 years
Served For
United States of America
Conflict Period
World War II
Branch
Navy
Rank
Chief Petty Officer
Service Number
2236124
Aircraft Aassignment
TBF/TBM Avenger "gunner" - manned 50 caliber turret ball gun
Served In
Torpedo Squadron One (VT-1) Aviation Ordnanceman (AOM)
Enlistment- Dec 6, 1939-Age: 24 years
New York City
Stationed- Oct 1942-Age: 27 years
USS Hornet
1943
Alameda, San Diego, Hilo & Kaneohe Hawaii
USS Yorktown (CV-10)
Torpedo Squadron One (VT-1)
1944
Alameda, Fallon, Kahului Hawaii
USS Bennington (CV-20)
"Reformed" Torpedo Squadron One (VT-1)
Marriage- 1940-Age: 24 years
New Jersey
Eleanor Betty Ricciardelli
Death- Sept 14, 2005-Age: 90 years
Fremont, CA
Other Facts
Child
Joseph Jr., Gary, Neal, Ron
Father
Eduardo (Edward) H. Caruso
Full Name
Joseph Alan Caruso
Mother
Elvira (Eva) Pace
Sibling
Frederick, Frank, Rose
