AUDUBON, N.J. (WPVI) -- It was an unforgettable night for a World War II Veteran honored in Camden County, New Jersey.
The freeholder board honored Joseph Pauro at its meeting Wednesday Night.
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The Navy gunner was badly burned when his ship, the S.S. Henry Knox, was torpedoed.
He survived by jumping off and spending all night in the ocean.
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Still he signed on for 3 more tours of duty in the navy.
Pauro has also won a victory medal, purple heart and distinguished service medal.