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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Paul Gerhardt Oelke

Branch of Service

U.S. Merchant Marine

Hometown

Hoxie, Kansas

Honored By

Janet Meitl

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED OCTOBER 28, 1943 TO JUNE 13, 1946; 2ND CLASS ENGINEMAN. SERVED SEA DUTY IN THE ENGINE ROOM ON CARGO SUPPLY SHIPS. ENTERED PORTS IN CUBA, THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, AUSTRALIA, NEW GUINEA, NEW ZEALAND, OKINAWA AND SAILED THROUGH THE PANAMA CANAL.