World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
H. L. Watson
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Houston, Texas
Honored By
Clyde Ray Averitt
Relationship
Nephew
SERVED AS A GUNNER'S MATE ABOARD SEVERAL OIL TANKERS DURING WWII IN BOTH THEATERS, EUROPE AND ASIA. ONE OF THE WATSON BROTHERS THAT VOLUNTEERED AFTER THE SINKING OF THE USS HOUSTON. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART AFTER BEING WOUNDED IN A AIR BATTLE IN THE ATLANTIC OCEAN.