World War II Honoree

Frank Florindo Pousa Gonzalez

Branch of Service

U.S. Coast Guard

Hometown

Bronx, New York

Honored By

Ramona Gonzalez & Family

Relationship

Wife, Children & Grandchilren

SERVED AS SEAMAN 1ST CLASS ABOARD THE U.S. COAST GUARD CUTTER MARIPOSA; PARTICIPATED IN 8 INVASIONS IN THE PACIFIC, INCLUDING THE INVASION OF LEYTE AND LIBERATION OF THE PHILIPPINES. SERVED AS A TURRET GUNNER ON COAST GUARD MANNED U.S. ARMY VESSEL 389 DURING OPERATIONS AT NASUGBU, WHILE ATTACHED TO THE 11TH AIRBORNE DIVISION. HE MANNED LST, LOADED AMMUNITION FOR THE U.S. ARMY AND HELPED LAND SUPPLIES DURING THE INVASION OF LUZON. IN RECOGNITION OF HIS SERVICE TO HIS COUNTRY, HE EARNED THE AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH BRONZE STAR AND THE PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL WITH BRONZE STAR. SERVED FROM SEPTEMBER 10, 1943 TO MAY 28, 1946.