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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William F. Cordner

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Riverside, Connecticut

Honored By

Mr. William F. Cordner

Relationship

Self

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Activity During WWII

Air Ordnance Officer, survivor in Battle of Leyte Gulf, Philippine Islands, aboard ship USS Gambier Bay CVE-73, sunk by Japanese battleships and cruisers. Forty-five hours in water before rescue. Reserve Lieutenant.