World War II Honoree

Edward John Mueller

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Rochester, New York

Honored By

Dorothy & Pat, Chris, Mary & John

Relationship

Spouse, Daughters & Son

ENLISTED IN THE NAVY AND WENT ON ACTIVE DUTY MAY 1944. AFTER COMPLETING BOOT CAMP AND CLASS A FIRE CONTROLMAN SCHOOL, HE WAS ASSIGNED TO THE FIRST CREW OF USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN CV-39, AN ESSEX CLASS AIRCRAFT CARRIER. HE SERVED ON THE SHIP FROM THE TIME IT WAS LAUNCHED IN NOVEMBER 1944 AND COMMISSIONED IN JUNE 1945. HE MADE ONE CRUISE TO EUROPE SHORTLY AFTER THE WAR ENDED AND RETURNED TO THE STATES IN NOVEMBER 1945. HONORABLY DISCHARGED IN FEBRUARY 1946. SERVICE NUMBER 898-72-93.