Sergeant Joseph Phillip Bongiorni III, A Soldier's Story
Sergeant Joseph Phillip Bongiorni III, A Soldier's Story
Joseph Phillip Bongiorni III was born on January 30, 1971, in Hickory, Pennsylvania. A talented athlete and musician, he played football at Fort Cherry High School and was also a member of the school’s marching band, where he played the trumpet.
After high school, Sergeant Bongiorni enlisted in the Pennsylvania National Guard before enrolling at West Virginia University. He pursued a degree in engineering and was an active member of the university’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program, preparing for a future in military service and leadership.
With the outbreak of the Gulf War, Sergeant Bongiorni was deployed to Saudi Arabia when the 14th Quartermaster mobilized in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. On February 25, 1991, he was killed when an Iraqi SCUD missile struck his barracks.
Sergeant Joseph Phillip Bongiorni III is buried at Mount Prospect Cemetery in Hickory, Pennsylvania. He is remembered for his service, dedication, and a life cut far too short.
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