World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James Edward Gillespie
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Bluefield, West Virginia
Honored By
Joseph Edward Gillespie
Relationship
Son
ENLISTED AND SERVED IN THE PHILIPPINE THEATER AS A RADIOMAN 1ST CLASS. HE PARTICIPATED IN THE NAVY'S RADAR ASSAULT DRONE PROGRAM, THE FIRST OF ITS KIND.