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Philip J. Rocco
Philip J. Racco was born in Pennsylvania on 16 June 1915. He moved to North Hill, Akron, Ohio where he attended Bryan Elemenatary School and Jennings Junior High School.
Philip Racco became a professional boxer and changed his name to Rocco.
The Akron Beacon Journal
(Akron, Ohio)
13 Jul 1941, Sun • Main Edition • Page 6
The Akron Beacon Journal
(Akron, Ohio)
9 Sep 1945, Sun • Main Edition • Page 8
The Akron Beacon Journal
(Akron, Ohio)
7 Mar 1943, Sun • Main Edition • Page 34
Philip J. Rocco
Service # 14027638
Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army
68th Tank Battalion, 6th Armored Division
Entered Service From: Florida
Date of Death: April 7, 1945
Buried: Plot O Row 12 Grave 2
Netherlands American Cemetery
Awards: Purple Heart, Silver Star
Contact
6th Armored Division Honor Roll
super6@hetnet.nl