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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William Charles Hobbs, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Benton, Arkansas

Honored By

Arnold A. Wright

Relationship

Friend

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED THE NAVY IN JUNE 1943. SENT TO SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA FOR BOOT CAMP. ASSIGNED TO THE CARRIER USS SUWANEE CVE-27. DURING THE WAR, HE CROSSED THE EQUATOR 62 TIMES AND PARTICIPATED IN EVERY MAJOR BATTLE IN THE PACIFIC.