World War II Honoree

Maynard Lee Hamilton

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Duncannon, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Kerry L. Hamilton

Relationship

Son

RECEIVED BRONZE STAR TO WEAR ON THE RIBBON OF THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN AREA CAMPAIGN RIBBON FOR SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF AN ARMED GUARD CREW DURING PERIOD OF MARCH 12-18, 1943. SERVED ABOARD LST 987. RECEIVED OFFICIAL LETTER FROM HARRY S. TRUMAN FOR FORTITUDE, RESOURCEFULNESS AND CALM JUDGEMENT TO CARRY OUT NECESSARY TASKS TO THE TOTAL DEFEAT OF THE ENEMY. SERVED A TOTAL OF 19 MONTHS OVERSEAS UNDER VARIOUS COMMANDS. RECEIVED HONORABLE DISCHARGE DECEMBER 21, 1945. GUNNER'S MATE 2ND CLASS. V-6 U.S. NAVAL RESERVE.