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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

William C. Hedrick, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Winchester, Kentucky

Honored By

Great Niece

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

DIED WHILE SERVING AS AN ENSIGN ABOARD THE USS STRONG DD-467. IT CAME UNDER ENEMY FIRE ON JULY 5, 1943 IN THE KULA GULF, SOLOMON ISLANDS AT 1:20 AM AND SUNK.