World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Manuel Gonzalez, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
El Paso, Texas
Honored By
Nancy Rose
Relationship
Niece
Served with communication service in the Pacific. Advanced Base Personnel Administration Command Unit 17. Advanced Base Personnel Administration Gropac 15. Served in the Asiatic-Pacific area. Served in the liberation of the Philippines and the occupation of Japan. Received the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign ribbon, Philippine Liberation ribbon with 2 stars and the WWII Victory medal. Served September 9, 1943 to March 31, 1946.