World War II Honoree

Bruce J. Myrick, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Merchant Marine

Hometown

Water Valley, Mississippi

Honored By

James, Michael & Perry Myrick

Relationship

Sons

SERVED AS GUNNER'S MATE 3RD CLASS. HELPED PROTECT VITAL SUPPLY SHIPS IN TRANSIT TO EUROPE, AFRICA, MIDDLE EAST AND ASIA FROM ENEMY ATTACK. RECEIVED U.S. NAVY COMMENDATION FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE FOR PROTECTING SS PIERRE L'ENFANT AGAINST ENEMY AIRCRAFT, 1943. AUTHORIZED TO WEAR PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBONS. AWARDED BRONZE STAR AND VICTORY MEDAL. PRESENTED WITH HONORABLE DISCHARGE AFTER THE WAR ENDED.