World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James O. Bess
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
East St. Louis, Missouri
Honored By
Luther E. Bess
Relationship
Brother
HE SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS ABOARD THE USS O'BANNON DD-450 AS THE DESTROYER FIRE CONTROL OFFICER. THE SHIP AND CREW EARNED 17 BATTLE STARS MAKING IT THE MOST DECORATED DESTROYER IN WORLD WAR II.