World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Eugene Rex Galusha
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Central City, Nebraska
Honored By
Gretchen Flynn
Relationship
Cousin
HE SERVED AS A HOSPITAL APPRENTICE 1ST CLASS ABOARD THE USS HOUSTON CA-30. HE WAS KILLED WHEN THE SHIP WENT DOWN ON FEBRUARY 28, 1942 IN THE JAVA SEAS. THE FINAL RESTING PLACE FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE CREW WHO DIED ON THAT NIGHT IN 1942, IS 106 DEGREES 7' 55' EAST X 05 DEGREES 48' 45' SOUTH.