World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James A. Naismith, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Savannah, Georgia
Honored By
James A. Naismith
Relationship
Self
SERVED ABOARD THE USS TEXAS BB-35 FROM 1942 TO 1945. SAW ACTION IN NORTH AFRICA, NORMANDY INVASION, SOUTHERN FRANCE, IWO JIMA AND OKINAWA. COVERED ALL LANDINGS WITH SUPPORT FIRE AND BOMBARDMENTS. RECEIVED COMBAT MEDALS WITH STARS.