CROSS-JOSEPH

Joseph Cross was born on October 4, 1920 at Maringouin, LA and entered the Navy in May 1942. During his naval career he served aboard the submarines Halibut, Tambor, 0-2, Brill, Sirago, Sea Lion, Tigrone, and Grampus; and the nuclear attack submarines Triton and Shark prior to reporting aboard USS Scorpion in July 1967.

He made eight war patrols aboard USS Tigrone during World War II. Joseph qualified in submarines in March 1943.  

He was authorized to wear the Bronze Star Medal with combat "V"; Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon with star in lieu of the second award; Good Conduct Medal with one silver star and three bronze stars in lieu of the second through eighth award; American Theater Medal. Asiatic Pacific Medal/ World War II Victory Medal; Occupation Medal with Asiatic Clasp; National Defense Service Medal with bronze star in lieu of second award and the Submarine Combat Insignia with five stars in lieu of second through sixth awards.

Joseph is survived by his widow, the former Anna Mae Brown of Norfolk, VA and a son Joseph Fabain. 

From the USS Scorpion Memorial Book - 1968