World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Leon Watson, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Unadilla, Georgia
Honored By
Leon Watson, Jr.
Relationship
Self
SERVED IN THE MAKIN ISLAND RAID, BATTLE OF MIDWAY. SUNK AIRCRAFT CARRIER SOYA. LANDED 1ST TROOPS IN ATTU. MADE SEVERAL PATROLS OFF JAPAN AND PACIFIC. AWARDED THE SUBMARINE COMBAT PIN WITH 3 STARS.