World War II Honoree

Samuel E. Neel

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Kansas City, Missouri

Honored By

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 67

STATIONED ON FORD ISLAND AT PEARL HARBOR ON THE STAFF OF ADMIRAL JOHN TOWERS. HE WAS CITED BY ADMIRAL CHESTER NIMITZ AND SECRETARY OF THE NAVY JAMES FORRESTAL FOR HIS ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS IN ADVANCE BASE PREPARATIONS DURING THE AVIATION WAR IN THE PACIFIC.