World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Vernon Leroy Moore
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Scott, Arkansas
Honored By
Mrs Vernon L. Moore
Relationship
Wife
SERVED ABOARD THE USS NEW ORLEANS (CA-32) IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. SHIP EARNED 10 BLUE STARS, 50 GREEN STARS, 100 RED STARS, 6 GOLD STARS, AND 1 SILVER STAR. SHIP DESTROYED 2 CRUISERS, 2 CARGO SHIPS, 3 AIRPLANES, 1 AIRCRAFT CARRIER AND 2 DD SHIPS IN 17 MAJOR BATTLES.