World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Melvin J. Becherer
Branch of Service
U.S. Coast Guard
Hometown
Belleville, Illinois
Honored By
Gertrude Becherer
Relationship
Wife
USS LCI 95, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK; GROTON, CONNECTICUT; NEW YORK, NEW YORK; ELLIS ISLAND, NEW YORK; LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK; SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI AND CALIFORNIA. ALSO SERVED IN THE INVASION OF NORMANDY.