Jacob Jack Gindi ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from New York
On March 19, 1945 Seaman Second Class Gindi was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Navy. ★ He is remembered by the people of New York. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 95132 |
| Service ID | 7118530 |
| Name | Jacob Jack Gindi |
| From | Brooklyn, Kings County, New York |
| Birth Date | October 5, 1926 |
| Casualty Date | March 19, 1945 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Navy |
| Rank | Enlisted |
| Specialty | Seaman Second Class |
| Unit/Group | USS Franklin (CV-13) |
| Casualty Type | Missing in Action |
| Location | Okinawa, Pacific Theater |
| Burial | Tablets of the Missing at Honolulu Memorial, Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Jacob Jack Gindi is buried or memorialized at Tablets of the Missing at Honolulu Memorial, Honolulu, Hawaii. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Jacob “Jack” Gindi was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He was one of the three sons of Isaac and Renee Gindi. They also a daughter, Estelle.▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Jacob Jack Gindi was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Navy. Gindi had the rank of Enlisted. His military occupation or specialty was Seaman Second Class. Service number assignment was 7118530. Attached to USS Franklin (CV-13).
He was born on October 5, 1926. According to our records New York was his home or enlistment state and Kings county has been included within the archival record. We have Brooklyn listed as his city. During his service in World War II, Navy enlisted man Gindi was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on March 19, 1945. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Missing in Action. Incident location: Okinawa, Pacific Theater. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Navy Presidential Unit Citation
★ Navy Good Conduct Medal
★ Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
★ Navy Expeditionary Medal
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• 16,838 World War II
• 2,672 Korean War
• 4,124 Vietnam War
• 397 Prisoners of war
• 8,599 Missing in action
• 94 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 329 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 40 Medal of Honor recipients
• 16,838 World War II
• 2,672 Korean War
• 4,124 Vietnam War
• 397 Prisoners of war
• 8,599 Missing in action
• 94 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 329 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 40 Medal of Honor recipients
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