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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Buford Vence 'Boots' Ozment

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Rome, Georgia

Honored By

Monroe S. Ozment

Relationship

First Cousin

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Activity During WWII

SERVED AS RADIOMAN ON THE ADMIRAL'S STAFF ABOARD THREE LIGHT CRUISERS, THE USS BROOKLYN, USS BIRMINGHAM AND THE USS SANTA FE. HE PARTICIPATED IN NUMEROUS BATTLES IN BOTH THE PACIFIC AND THE ATLANTIC OCEANS DURING HIS SERVICE FROM DECEMBER 12, 1942 UNTIL DISCHARGED FEBRUARY 12, 1946.