World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph R. Himes
Branch of Service
U.S. Coast Guard
Hometown
Arkansas City, Kansas
Honored By
Mr. Billy L. Himes
Relationship
Brother
At onset of war, assigned to Convoy Duty in Atlantic. Transferred to Pacific on USS Hunter Liggett. Served on landing Barges with Marine Raiders at Guadalcanal, New Georgia, New Britain and Etoile. Wounded twice. Served to the end of war.