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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Marvin Grayson , Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Meridian, Mississippi

Honored By

Marvin Grayson, Jr.

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED IN THE PACIFIC. ENLISTED MARCH 1944. DISCHARGED FEBRUARY 1946. HE WAS ON THE USS OMMANEY BAY CVE-79 SUNK JANUARY 5, 1945 IN THE BATTLE OF LUZON. HE WAS IN ALL MAJOR BATTLES IN THE PHILIPPINES; INVASION OF LEYTE, MINDANAO AND LUZON, BATTLE OF LEYTE GULF. SERVED 1948-1950 IN THE OCCUPATION OF GERMANY.