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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Ervin E. Willenborg

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

West, Texas

Honored By

Frank A. Podsednik

Relationship

Friend

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED THE U.S. NAVY ON OCTOBER 21, 1943. AFTER FINISHED TRAINING IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, HE WAS ASSIGNED TO DESTROYER USS MONAGHAN OF THE 3RD FLEET. ON DECEMBER 18, 1944, HE LOST HIS LIFE IN A SHIP DISASTER DURING A TYPHOON. PRIOR TO HIS DEATH, HE HAD ACCUMULATED SEVEN BATTLE STARS FROM VARIOUS BATTLES AT SEA, AMONG THEM WERE THE CAMPAIGNS FOR GUAM AND SAIPAN.