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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Howard O. Wertz

Branch of Service

U.S. Coast Guard

Hometown

Julesburg, Colorado

Honored By

Ms. Bernice Wertz

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SET UP POST OFFICE FOR COAST GUARD, LOCATED AT BAY AND POWELL IN SAN FRANCISCO. SERVED IN POST OFFICE ABOARD TROOP TRANSPORT USS ADMIRAL W. L. CAPPS AP-121. MADE 2 TRIPS ACROSS PACIFIC AND 1 TRIP ACROSS THE ATLANTIC. SERVED FROM APRIL 30, 1942 TO OCTOBER 5, 1945. SPECIALIST 1ST CLASS.