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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Elmer C. Bigelow

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Hebron, Illinois

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

WATER TENDER 1ST CLASS. SERVED ABOARD THE USS FLETCHER IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR GALLANTRY AND INTREPIDITY ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY FOR HEROIC ACTIONS HE TOOK ON FEBRUARY 14, 1945 OFF THE COAST OF CORREGIDOR, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. DIED OF INJURIES ON FEBRUARY 15, 1945.