World War II Honoree

James William Pittman

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

El Dorado, Arkansas

Honored By

Jill Pittman

Relationship

Daughter

SERVED ON THE USS MANILA BAY CVE-61 FROM FEBRUARY, 1943 UNTIL FEBRUARY, 1946. RECEIVED THIRTEEN BATTLE STARS FOR ACTION IN BATTLES THAT INCLUDED MARSHALL ISLANDS OPERATION, BISMARK ARCHIPELAGO OPERATION, OCCUPATION OF EMIRAU, WESTERN NEW GUINEA OPERATION, HOLLANDIA OPERATION, BATTLE OF SAMAR, LUZON AND THE REOCCUPATION OF THE PHILIPPINES WHICH MADE THIS SHIP ENTITLED TO 2 BRONZE STARS.