John served as a Seaman First Class, U.S.S. Lansdale (DD-426), U.S. Navy during World War II.

He resided in Bronx, New York prior to the war.

He enlisted in the Navy on January 10, 1942 and was assigned to the U.S.S. Lansdale on April 1, 1942.

The Lansdale, while escorting Convey UGS 38 bound from Norfolk to Bizerte, was first attacked by two or three waves of German Heinkel He 111s Aircraft. One successfully released a torpedo which struck the Lansdale's starboard side forward, wrecking the forward fireroom and opening both sides to the sea.

The Lansdale's skipper, Lt. Cdr. Douglas M. Swift, ordered her abandoned when he feared the stricken ship might roll "completely over." Five minutes later she broke in half, and the stern section quickly sank. The forward section sank 20 minutes later.

Forty-eight (48) officers and men were carried down with Lansdale.

John was declared "Missing In Action" in this attack during the war.

He was awarded the Purple Heart.

Service # 6463747

Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Ruggiero who resided in Bronx, New York.

The Lansdale received 4 Battle Stars for it's World War II Service.

The S.S. Paul Hamilton and S.S. Royal Star were also both sunk in this attack.
The Royal Star had only 1 crewman lost.
The S.S. Paul Hamilton, however, had a loss of approximately 580 men. "533" on the Hamilton that were lost were U.S. Soldiers and Sailors!

( Bio by: Russ Pickett )

SERVICE OVERVIEW
Name John J Ruggiero
From New York
Death April 20, 1944
War World War II
ID 6463747
Rank Enlisted
Specialty Seaman First Class
Branch US Navy
MIA Status Declared Dead while Missing
Cause Missing in action
Awarded
★ Purple Heart

COMMENDATIONS
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Navy Presidential Unit Citation
★ Navy Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
★ Navy Expeditionary Medal

John served as a Seaman First Class, U.S.S. Lansdale (DD-426), U.S. Navy during World War II.

He resided in Bronx, New York prior to the war.

He enlisted in the Navy on January 10, 1942 and was assigned to the U.S.S. Lansdale on April 1, 1942.

The Lansdale, while escorting Convey UGS 38 bound from Norfolk to Bizerte, was first attacked by two or three waves of German Heinkel He 111s Aircraft. One successfully released a torpedo which struck the Lansdale's starboard side forward, wrecking the forward fireroom and opening both sides to the sea.

The Lansdale's skipper, Lt. Cdr. Douglas M. Swift, ordered her abandoned when he feared the stricken ship might roll "completely over." Five minutes later she broke in half, and the stern section quickly sank. The forward section sank 20 minutes later.

Forty-eight (48) officers and men were carried down with Lansdale.

John was declared "Missing In Action" in this attack during the war.

He was awarded the Purple Heart.

Service # 6463747

Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Ruggiero who resided in Bronx, New York.

The Lansdale received 4 Battle Stars for it's World War II Service.

The S.S. Paul Hamilton and S.S. Royal Star were also both sunk in this attack.
The Royal Star had only 1 crewman lost.
The S.S. Paul Hamilton, however, had a loss of approximately 580 men. "533" on the Hamilton that were lost were U.S. Soldiers and Sailors!

( Bio by: Russ Pickett )

SERVICE OVERVIEW
Name John J Ruggiero
From New York
Death April 20, 1944
War World War II
ID 6463747
Rank Enlisted
Specialty Seaman First Class
Branch US Navy
MIA Status Declared Dead while Missing
Cause Missing in action
Awarded
★ Purple Heart

COMMENDATIONS
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Navy Presidential Unit Citation
★ Navy Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
★ Navy Expeditionary Medal