World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
George Ray Epting
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Newberry, South Carolina
Honored By
Debbie E. Reynolds & Kathy E. Lindsay
Relationship
Daughters
SERVED FOR 2 YEARS ON MERCHANT SHIPS AS A GUNNER IN THE U.S. NAVY ARMED GUARDS ON THE SS NATHAN LAWSON, 6-43 TO 10-43; SS JAMES A. BOGARD, 11-43 TO 2-44; SS VIRGINIA, 3-44 TO 6-44; SS ANNA HOWARD SHAW, 7-44 TO 11-44. TRANSFERRED TO REGULAR NAVY DUTY, LSC 56, NAVY 3030 AND SERVED IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER, SPECIFICALLY OKINAWA. AWARDED THE BATTLE STAR AND VICTORY MEDAL. ENTERED DUTY 2-19-43 AND HONORABLY DISCHARGED 1-31-46.