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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Glaucson Henry Gilbert

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Spartanburg, South Carolina

Honored By

Charles M. Gilbert

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED ABOARD THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS HANCOCK CV-19. KILLED IN ACTION APRIL 7, 1945 BY A KAMIKAZE ATTACK DURING THE BATTLE OF OKINAWA. BURIED AT SEA WITH FULL MILITARY HONORS OFF THE COAST OF OKINAWA APRIL 9, 1945.