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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Jacob Martin Grace

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Worcester, Massachusetts

Honored By

Paul L. Grace

Relationship

Nephew

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

USS DENVER CL-58, 4TH DIVISION, PLANK OWNER. BATTLE OF KULA GULF, BATTLE OF THE BISMARCK SEA, BATTLE OF EMPRESS AUGUSTA BAY. KILLED IN ACTION DURING THE DEFENSE OF CAPE TOROKINA, NOVEMBER 13, 1943 AT BOUGAINVILLE. AWARDED PURPLE HEART, NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN WITH 3 BATTLE STARS AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL.