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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Francis Jack Glinn

Branch of Service

U.S. Merchant Marine

Hometown

Auther, Nebraska

Honored By

Jim McGowan

Relationship

Son-in-law

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENLISTED IN THE NAVY, WAS SENT TO COAST GUARD BOOT CAMP AND THEN WAS FURTHER ASSIGNED TO THE MERCHANT MARINES. SERVED UPON NUMEROUS SHIPS, 2 WERE SUNK BY JAPANESE TORPEDOES, 1 OFF THE COAST OF WASHINGTON STATE, THE OTHER DURING THE BATTLE OF THE PHILIPPINES SEA, OFF THE COAST OF MANILA. HONORABLE DISCHARGE AT THE WAR'S END.