The Museum will be closed for renovation during the week Mondays through Fridays Nov 12th-28th (we are open Saturday the 16th, 23rd and 30th). Regular hours will resume on the 29th. The Memorial is open 24/7

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JOSEPH E TAMAGNINI

JOSEPH E TAMAGNINI - HM3

  • HOMETOWN:
  • edison
  • COUNTY:
  • Middlesex
  • DATE OF BIRTH:
  • July 10, 1946
  • DATE OF CASUALTY:
  • June 15, 1968
  • BRANCH OF SERVICE:
  • Navy
  • RANK:
  • HM3
  • STATUS:
  • KIA
  • COUNTRY:
  • South Vietnam

Biography


Joseph E. Tamagnini was born on July 10, 1946. His home of record is Edison, NJ. He had a sister, Jo Ann, and a brother, Anthony. Joseph graduated from Edison High School in 1964. While in high school, he worked at Food Town on Route 27 in Edison.

He served in the US Navy and attained the rank of Hospital Corpsman Third Class (HM3).

Tamagnini was killed in action on June 15, 1968.

Sources: Bob Maison (friend), VVMF, NJVVMF.

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