Vietnam War
| Unit | USS Newport News (CA-184) |
|---|---|
| Rank | Seaman U.S. Navy |
| Entered Service From | Norwood Massachusetts |
| Date of Death | August 10 1972 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
B
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Seaman Sansone was a crew member of the Cruiser USS NEWPORT NEWS (CA-148) stationed in the Gulf of Tonkin off shore from the Demilitarized Zone. On August 10, 1972, he was accidentally thrown overboard by a five inch gun mount jolting. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.