World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Ernest 'Head' Harper
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Lufkin, Texas
Honored By
George Weck
Relationship
Friend
ONE OF THE FEW BLACK MEMBERS OF CREW OF USS COWPENS IN PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. ASSIGNED TO THE DECK DIVISION. WAS ON BOARD DURING SURRENDER OF JAPAN.