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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William E. Goshen

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Harlan, Kentucky

Honored By

William E. Goshen

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

BLOWN OFF THE USS ARIZONA AT PEARL HARBOR ON DECEMBER 7, 1941. HE SUFFERED 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD DEGREE BURNS OVER 75% OF HIS BODY. UPON RETURNING TO DUTY IN JUNE 1942. HE SERVED ABOARD THE USS FLETCHER, THE USS BROWN, THE USS HENRICO, THE USS APPALACHIAN AND SEVERAL OTHER SHIPS UNTIL HIS ENLISTMENT WAS UP.