World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Harold Roy Penton
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
New Orleans, Louisiana
Honored By
Dr. Harold Roy Penton II
Relationship
Son
ENGINEERING OFFICER ON THE USS BURKE, FIRST A DESTROYER ON NORTH ATLANTIC CONVOY DUTY AND LATER CONVERTED TO A DESTROYER ESCORT FOR PACIFIC DUTY. ESCORTED BATTLESHIP USS MISSOURI INTO TOKYO BAY FOR JAPANESE SURRENDER.