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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Arthur M. Wiggs

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Bunn, North Carolina

Honored By

Helene Cattani

Relationship

Sister

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED ABOARD THE USS MARYLAND BB-46 AT PEARL HARBOR WHEN IT WAS BOMBED ON DECEMBER 7, 1941. WOUNDED IN ACTION IN THE BATTLE FOR OKINAWA ABOARD THE USS CASSIN YOUNG DD-793 ON JULY 30, 1945. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART BY ADMIRAL CHESTER NIMITZ FOR INJURIES SUSTAINED DURING THE KAMIKAZE ATTACK.