Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr.
Born:
- 25 July 1915
- Hull, Massachusetts
Died:
- 12 August 1944
- Killed in Action
- Naval Airplane explosion during Operation Aphrodite
- United Kingdom
Parents:
- Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr.
- Rose F. Kennedy
Education:
- Harvard College
- London School of Economics
- Harvard Law School
Military Background:
- United States Navy
- 1941-1944
- Naval Aviator
- Lieutenant
Patrol Squadron 203
Bombing Squadron 110
Special Air Unit 1
- World War II
KIA
- Military Awards:
Navy Cross
Distinguished Flying Cross
Purple Heart Medal
Air Medal
American Defense Service Medal
American Campaign Medal with one 3/16 inch bronze star
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with one 3/16 inch bronze star
World War II Victory Medal
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Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Letter to John F. Kennedy
August 10, 1944
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