World War II Honoree

William J. Flanagan

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Elmhurst, New York

Honored By

William J. Flanagan

Relationship

Self

ENLISTED IN NEW YORK CITY ON DECEMBER 8, 1944 AND HAD BOOT CAMP AT PARRIS ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA AND THEN ADVANCED TRAINING AT CAMP LE JUNE IN NORTH CAROLINA. THEN MOVED ON TO SERVE WITH THE FLEET MAINTENANCE FORCE IN THE PACIFIC IN THE CHEMICAL WARFARE SECTION, MAINLY IN OAHU, HAWAII. HONORABLY DISCHARGED ON AUGUST 12, 1946. RECEIVED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.