World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Ernesto Ochoa
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Yoakum, Texas
Honored By
Teresa Corona Garcia
Relationship
1st Cousin
CREW MEMBER OF USS INDIANAPOLIS CA-35 WHEN IT WAS SUNK IN THE PACIFIC ON JULY 30, 1945. ENLISTED IN THE NAVY OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL. WAS IN THE FIREMEN DIVISION. BELOW DECKS WHEN SHIP HIT BY TORPEDO FROM JAPANESE SUBMARINE I-58. HE WAS 22 YEARS OLD WHEN HE DIED.