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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Hubert Gillen Bechtol

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Chicago, Illinois

Honored By

Zelma, Judi, Alice, Toni, Sheri & Loving Family

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

PROUDLY SERVED IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC, WITH U.S. NAVAL CONSTRUCTION TRAINING CENTER, 109TH NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BATTALION (SEABEES). ENLISTED JUNE 18, 1943. HONORABLY DISCHARGED ON SEPTEMBER 30, 1945. WHILE SERVING HIS COUNTRY, HE REACHED THE RANK OF ELECTRICIANS MATE FIRST CLASS (CONSTRUCTION BATTALION) AND RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR DURING THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN. ONE OF HIS FAVORITE MEMORIES WAS HIS ASSIGNMENT OF CLEARING LAND AND BUILDING AIRSTRIPS ON GUAM.