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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

James S. Radeloff

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Brooklyn, New York

Honored By

Kathleen Dong

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

NAVY SEABEES, 11TH SPECIAL BATTALION FROM 1943 TO 1945. STATIONED AT GUADALCANAL, SOLOMON ISLANDS. RECEIVED A COMMENDATION ON AUGUST 6, 1946 FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE THIRD WAVE DURING THE INVASION OF OKINAWA. HE RECEIVED A MERITORIOUS CONDUCT MEDAL IN SUPPORT OF MILITARY OPERATIONS DURING THAT INVASION AND WAS PROMOTED TO COXSWAIN.