World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Willie Brent Powledge
Branch of Service
U.S. Coast Guard
Hometown
Bedias, Texas
Honored By
Dennis D. Morris, Sr.
Relationship
Nephew
ELECTRICIAN'S MATE, FIRST CLASS IN THE SEABEES IN RHODE ISLAND. HAS BEEN IN THE SERVICE SINCE DECEMBER 1942 AND HAS HAD 10 MONTHS OVERSEAS DUTY IN THE NORTH ATLANTIC. HE RECEIVED HIS TRAINING AT NORFOLK, VIRGINIA: WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA AND PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND.