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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Winston A. Cogswell

Branch of Service

U.S. Merchant Marine

Hometown

Providence, Rhode Island

Honored By

Claire Cogswell

Relationship

Wife

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

VOLUNTEERED IN THE UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE SERVICE ON DECEMBER 7, 1944. ENROLLED IN BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS. TRAINED IN SHEEPSHEAD BAY, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK IN THE MARITIME ACADEMY OFFICER TRAINING SCHOOL. SHIPPED OUT OF SAN FRANCISCO. SERVED ON THE TANKER SS UTACARBON AS A FIREMAN SECOND CLASS IN THE PACIFIC, HAULING HIGH OCTANE CARGO. DISCHARGED IN APRIL 1945.