World War II Honoree

Eugene Gilbert Goodlet

Branch of Service

U.S. Coast Guard

Hometown

Washington Island, Wisconsin

Honored By

Carol G. ONeill

Relationship

Daughter

WHILE ASSIGNED TO THE USS WAKEFIELD DID TROOP TRANSPORT UNDER LEND LEASE. THE LAST SHIP OUT OF SINGAPORE AFTER BEING BOMBED. THE USS WAKEFIELD ALSO BECAME THE VICTIM OF FIRE AT SEA, POSSIBLY SABOTAGE BY GERMAN POW. LATER HE WAS TRANSFERRED TO THE USS AQUARIUS IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC WHERE HE DID TROOP TRANSPORT FOR THE INVASIONS OF MARSHALL ISLAND, GUAM, SAIPAN, MANILA AND LEYTE GULF. DISCHARGED 9/28/45.