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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Elwood K. Parks

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Sayville, New York

Honored By

Jerry, Larry, Jay & Robin

Relationship

Sons & Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

STOREKEEPER 3RD CLASS. STATIONED ABOARD THE USS COLUMBIA CL-56 BETWEEN 1942 AND 1945. SERVED ON THE USS COLUMBIA DURING THE GUADALCANAL CAMPAIGN, THE BATTLE FOR RENNELL ISLAND, THE BATTLE OF EMPRESS AUGUSTA BAY, PELELIU AND DURING THE PHILIPPINE ISLAND CAMPAIGN, INCLUDING THE BATTLE OF SURIGAO STRAIT AND AT OKINAWA.