World War II Honoree

Donald M. Daly

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Winsted, Connecticut

Honored By

D. Michael Daly

Relationship

Son

ENTERED THE NAVY IN 1943. SPENT TWO YEARS IN THE PACIFIC ABOARD THE USS CEBU, A REPAIR SHIP THAT TRAVELED WITH THE FLEET TO NEW GUINEA, THE PHILIPPINES AND OKINAWA, 1943-1945. IN CHARGE OF THE OPTICAL SHOP ABOARD THE SHIP AND ATTAINED RANK OF PETTY OFFICER FIRST CLASS. RECEIVED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN RIBBON, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON AND U.S. NAVY AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDALS.