Current genealogy record
Generated at build time from the current GEDCOM (July 10, 2026). The record is validated by name and birth date so the page does not depend solely on a changeable GEDCOM ID.
- Born
- 12 Jan 1921 — Italy
- Died
- 9 Nov 1945 — Okinawa, Japan
- Burial
- Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
Parents
- Andrew Frank Fonda (10 Mar 1893–5 May 1980)
- Mary H. (1899–1966)
Genealogy notes
b. ITA; 1930 US Federal Census, Linden, Union Co., NJ (Fredy Fonda, 9, S, b. ITA, imm. 1924); 1940 US Federal Census, Linden, Union Co., NJ (Fred Fonda, b. 1921, ITA, Son, Andrew, Mary); d. Okinawa, Japan; bur. Arlington National Cemetery, VA (Inscription: Frederick Anthony Fonda, New Jersey, LT USNR, World War II, January 12, 1921 - November 9, 1945); o. WWII US Navy LT, NJ >> www.fonda.org <<
[Reproduced at the National Archives - Prepared 30 April 1946 - The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the NAVY AND MARINE CORPS MEDAL to LIEUTENANT FREDERICK ANTHONY FONDA UNITED STATES NAVAL RESERVE for service as set forth in the following CITATION: "For heroic conduct while serving on the U.S.S. GREENE, November 9, 1945. In charge of a working party removing ammunition from the after handling room during the decommissioning of the U.S.S. GREENE subsequent to her grounding in Buckner Bay, Okinawa, Lieutenant Fonda courageously entered a gas-filled compartment and, despite the danger from deadly fumes, undertook the rescue of three of his men overcome by gas, and persisted in his voluntary task until he himself was stricken. Lieutenant Fonda's outstanding loyalty to his men and his devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for others." For the President, James Forrestal, Secretary of the Navy ]