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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

George W. Anns Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Pottsville, Pennsylvania

Honored By

George W. Anns III

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED IN THE PACIFIC ABOARD THE USS DORTCH DD-670 FROM 1942-1945. HE WAS PART OF TASK FORCE 58. ADMIRAL SPRUANCE TASK FORCE COMMANDER. SAW ACTION AT TARAWA, THE MARSHALL ISLANDS, ENIWETOK, PALAU ISLANDS, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS AND IWO JIMA. WEATHERED A HUGE TYPHOON IN WHICH A SISTER DESTROYER WAS LOST. ENDED TOUR OF DUTY IN 1946 AS AN RADIOMAN 3RD CLASS AT THE SAN FRANCISCO BUILDING.