World War II Honoree

Eldon L. Harris

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Sandy, Utah

Honored By

Russ & Laura Harris

Relationship

Son & Daughter-in-law

ENLISTED IN U.S. NAVY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 17TH BIRTHDAY. AFTER BOOT CAMP, ATTENDED FIREMAN SCHOOL ON TREASURE ISLAND, CALIFORNIA. UPON COMPLETION, VOLUNTEERED FOR SEA DUTY ABOARD USS BOXER CV-21. AFTER FEW MONTHS, INJURED AND FORCED ASHORE AT GUAM TO RECOVER IN HOSPITAL. SINCE USS BOXER HAD DEPARTED WHILE INJURIES WERE HEALING, HONOREE REMAINED ON GUAM REPAIRING REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT UNTIL DISCHARGE. LISTED AMONG THE VALIANT AND HONORABLE; EARNED WWII VICTORY MEDAL FOR HIS FAITHFUL AND DEDICATED SERVICE. SERVICE NUMBER 3689676.