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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William Scott O'Neal, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Honored By

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

MY FATHER WAS DETAINED AT CAMP PENDLETON ONCE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT HE WAS A CHAMPION SWIMMER. HE STAYED BEHIND AND TAUGHT NEWLY ENLISTED MEN TO BE ABLE TO CARRY A FULL PACK IN THE WATER. HE BECAME DISABLED AFTER GOING INTO THE WATER TO SAVE SOMEONE, AND WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED.