World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
George P. Atmore
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Los Angeles, California
Honored By
Dick Taylor
Relationship
Friend
SERVED IN PACIFIC THEATER ABOARD HEAVY CRUISER USS NEW ORLEANS CA-32 IN 20MM ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN MOUNT. PARTICIPATED IN BATTLE OF GUADALCANAL SHELLING THE ISLAND PRIOR TO INVASION. USS NEW ORLEANS SUSTAINED HEAVY DAMAGE AND CASUALTIES FROM ENEMY TORPEDOES.