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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

James Verner Barnett, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Greer, South Carolina

Honored By

Bill Few

Relationship

Nephew

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

HE PARTICIPATED IN THE WWII CARRIER SERVICE ON THE USS YORKTOWN CV-5 AND CV-10 AND THE USS BON HOMME RICHARD CVE-74 IN THE PACIFIC CAMPAIGNS. HE WAS COMMISSIONED THE USS YORKTOWN CV-10 AND THE USS MIDWAY. HE SERVED ON THE DECK CREW, INCLUDING ARRESTING GEAR AND LATER,CATAPULTS.