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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Russell Pents Asbury

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Springer, New Mexico

Honored By

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED ABOARD THE SUBMARINE TENDER USS PROTEUS AS-19 AS SEAMAN 1ST CLASS. SERVED IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER FROM OCTOBER 1, 1943 UNTIL HONORABLY DISCHARGED IN SAN PEDRO, CALIFORNIA ON NOVEMBER 15, 1945. HE WAS IN TOKYO BAY ON SEPTEMBER 2, 1945 WHEN JAPAN SURRENDERED ON BOARD THE USS MISSOURI.