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.
 
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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