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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William F. Hahn

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Devon, Pennsylvania

Honored By

William F. Hahn

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SWORN IN AUGUST OF 1942. COMMISSIONED ON DECEMBER 21, 1943 AT CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS. NAVY DIVE BOMBER TRAINING, DAYTONA. CARRIER LANDINGS, GLENVIEW. USS BENNINGTON CV-20 COMMISSIONED ON AUGUST 6, 1944. SWITCHED TO FIGHTERS IN DECEMBER OF 1944. COMBAT FROM FEBRUARY TO JUNE OF 1945. SHOT DOWN ON MARCH 1, 1945 NEAR OKINAWA. AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS AND 4 AIR MEDALS. DISCHARGED ON SEPTEMBER 29, 1945.