World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Kreswell Edward Neely, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Spartanburg, South Carolina
Honored By
Vic Bailey IV
Relationship
Grandson
QUARTERMASTER ON LST DURING THE INVASION OF NORMANDY. HE LANDED ON OMAHA BEACH DURING ONE OF THE FIRST WAVES OF THE INVASION AND STAYED ON THE BEACH FOR SEVERAL WEEKS. FOLLOWING THE INVASION, HE WAS INVOLVED IN MORE PATROLLING ON THE ATLANTIC, BEFORE TEACHING AIRPLANE IDENTIFICATION SCHOOL.