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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Thomas W. Ehler

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Jefferson City, Missouri

Honored By

Thomas W. Ehler

Relationship

Self

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Activity During WWII

Served from December 19, 1941 to November 11, 1945. Served 44 months in South Pacific on the USS President Hayes APA-20 and USS Fomalhaut AKA-5. Made the first offensive action against the Japanese in WWII at Guadalcanal on August 7, 1942 and 4 other major campaigns. USS President Hayes was one of 4 ships called 'The Unholy Four'.