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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

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

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.