World War II Honoree
Civilian on the Home Front
James Rusk Grant, Jr.
Hometown
Savannah, Georgia
Honored By
James R. Grant III
Relationship
Son
WORKED IN THE SHIPYARD AS A PIPEFITTER DURING THE COURSE OF THE WAR. LAST SHIP BUILT RECEIVED COMMENDATIONS FROM FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT. IT WAS SUNK BY A GERMAN SUB JUST OFF THE COAST ON THE WAY TO NORFOLK TO PICK-UP TROOPS.