World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Edward J. Gilson
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Los Angeles, California
Honored By
Edward J. Gilson
Relationship
Self
SERVED IN THE PACIFIC AND PHILIPPINE THEATER. ARMED GUARD NAVY RADIOMAN 3RD CLASS. CREW ON MERCHANT SHIPS. VOLUNTARY ENLISTMENT AT 15 YEARS OF AGE. SERVED FULL 4 YEARS. OPERATION CROSSROADS, 2 ATOM BOMB TESTS BIKINI AND ENIWETOK.