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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Edward James Haig

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Birmingham, Alabama

Honored By

Edward James Haig

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED IN THE PACIFIC. ENLISTED JULY 24, 1943; DISCHARGED FEBRUARY 3, 1946. RECEIVED SUBMARINE COMBAT INSIGNIA WITH 6 STARS, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, AMERICAN THEATRE MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC MEDAL WITH ONE BRONZE STAR, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL WITH ONE BRONZE STAR, PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION, COMBAT ACTION RIBBON. HE WAS ON THE USS STINGRAY AND MADE SIX PATROLS. DURING PATROL IN GUAM INVASION IN JUNE 1944, PICKED UP FIVE AVIATORS THAT HAD BEEN SHOT DOWN. SHIP CARRIED SUPPLIES AND 12 COMMANDOS TO ISLANDS OF LUZON IN THE PHILIPPINES. UNLOADED AT LEAST 60% OF SUPPLIES AND LEFT DUE TO BEING SURROUNDED BY ENEMY SHIPS.