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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Walter Edward Fischer

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Clinton, Tennessee

Honored By

Mary C. Fischer

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

DRAFTED IN 1943. NAVY STOREKEEPER 2ND CLASS. SERVED IN THE PACIFIC, ROI AND NAMUR ISLANDS. WOUNDED AND RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART ON FEBRUARY 13, 1944; JAPANESE BOMBERS LAUNCHED A HEAVY ATTACK AGAINST ROI, SETTING FIRE TO A BOMB DUMP. RETURNED TO U.S. FOR OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL.