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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Herman John Fischer

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Richard E. Manzer

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

FOLLOWING THE SNEAK ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOR, HE RE-ENLISTED IN THE NAVY (SERVED IN WWI). HE WAS ASSIGNED TO AN AMPHIBIOUS GROUP AND PARTICIPATED IN LANDINGS IN THE ALEUTIAN ISLANDS IN ALASKA. HE WAS EVENTUALLY PROMOTED TO THE RANK OF CHIEF PETTY OFFICER AND WAS THE TOP ENLISTED MAN IN HIS GROUP OF 12 LST CRAFT.