World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Gilbert Walter French
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Tuscumbia, Alabama
Honored By
Hoyt Wayne French
Relationship
Nephew
HE SERVED IN THE U.S. NAVY IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. HE SERVED PRIMARILY ON BOARD THE USS ESSEX AND USS MONTICELLO. HE RECEIVED MANY AWARDS FOR HIS SERVICE INCLUDING VICTORY MEDALS AND A GOOD CONDUCT DISCHARGE.