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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Ernest D. Hillary

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Sidell, Illinois

Honored By

Eloise Hillary

Relationship

Wife

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

INTO THE NAVY ON JULY 23, 1943 AT AGE 19. SERVED ON THE USS HOVEY, A DESTROYER-MINESWEEPER. LATER SUNK BY A JAPANESE AERIAL ATTACK JUST BEFORE THE INVASION OF LINGAYEN GULF. DISCHARGED ON JULY 14, 1945. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, AMONG OTHERS.