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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Benjamin Abner Gregory

Branch of Service

U.S. Coast Guard

Hometown

Benton, Arkansas

Honored By

Louise Gregory

Relationship

Wife

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Activity During WWII

ENLISTED INTO THE COAST GUARD JANUARY 4, 1942 AND SENT TO THE 5TH NAVAL DISTRICT IN NORFOLK, VIRGINIA FOR BOOT TRAINING. SENT TO LITTLE CREEK NAVAL BASE AND ASSIGNED TO A SUBMARINE CHASER SHIP. IN JANUARY OF 1943 HIS SHIP WAS ATTACKED BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE AND HE WAS WOUNDED, STAYING IN A HOSPITAL FOR 9 MONTHS. HE WAS ISSUED A MEDICAL DISCHARGE OCTOBER 16, 1943.