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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Vernon L. Groves

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Avondale, Arizona

Honored By

George Weck

Relationship

Friend

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Activity During WWII

PROUDLY SERVED ABOARD THE USS COWPENS CVL-25, FLAT-TOP CARRIER IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. 12 BATTLE STARS AND THE PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION. FIRST AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA, JANUARY 10, 1945 AND IN TOKYO HARBOR AUGUST 27, 1945 AFTER THE JAPANESE SURRENDER.