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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

James T. Whitlock

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Benton, Arkansas

Honored By

Arnold A. Wright

Relationship

Friend

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENLISTED INTO THE NAVY ON MAY 7, 1942. AFTER BOOT CAMP, ASSIGNED TO A SHIP IN THE NORTH ATLANTIC AS AN ARMED GUARD FOR SUPPLIES BEING SHIPPED TO ENGLAND AND RUSSIA. PARTICIPATED IN THE INVASION OF FRANCE ON JUNE 6, 1944. IN THE SPRING OF 1946, HE WAS SALVAGE DIVER ON THE 'OPERATION CROSSBOW' ATOM BOMB TEST SITE.