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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

James George Gillies

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Port Richmond, New York

Honored By

James C. Bunch

Relationship

Coast Guard Veteran

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

FIREMAN 1ST CLASS. ASSIGNED TO THE USS O-9 (SS-70). ON JUNE 20, 1941, THE USS O-9 WAS CONDUCTING A DEEP SUBMERGENCE TEST DIVE OFF OFF THE ISLES OF SHOALS, PORTSMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE, WHEN THE SUBMARINE FLOUNDERED AND WAS LOST. RECEIVED THE AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL WITH FLEET CLASP.