Charcoal sketch of Steve A. Boscarino drawn by his sister Fran.

USS Joseph K. Taussig (DE-1030)

“The Man Behind Reenactment”

Battle of Rhode Island Commemorative Committee

Legion Park receives 18th Century British Cannon due to the efforts of Steve Boscarino

National Defense Service Medal (Bronze star), Navy Achievement Medal (Bronze Star).

Boiler Technician-Chief Petty Officer

Last Duty Assignment:  USS Joseph K. Taussig (DE-1030).

USS Joseph K. Taussig (DE-1030) was a Dealey-class destroyer escort in the United States Navy. She was named after Admiral Joseph Taussig.  Joseph K. Taussig was laid down 3 January 1956 by the New York Shipbuilding Corporation, Camden, New Jersey; launched 9 March 1957; sponsored by Mrs. Joseph K. Taussig, widow of Vice Admiral Taussig, and commissioned 10 September 1957, Lt. Comdr. R. S. Moore in command.