World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Frank Gerch
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
San Francisco, California
Honored By
George Weck
Relationship
Friend
SERVED ABOARD THE USS COWPENS CVL-25 IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. RECEIVED 12 BATTLE STARS AND THE PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION. FIRST AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN SOUTH CHINA SEA ON JANUARY 10, 1945; TOKYO HARBOR ON AUGUST 27, 1945 AFTER THE JAPANESE SURRENDER.