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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Leo E. Perez

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

San Jose, California

Honored By

Yolanda Mowad

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED IN NAVY FROM DECEMBER 1942 TO DECEMBER 1945. PART OF THE TIME ON USS BUSH (DD-529) UNTIL SUNK IN PACIFIC BY KAMIKAZE PLANES. HE WAS ONE OF THE FEW FROM THE SHIP WHO SURVIVED THE SHARK INFESTED, FREEZING WATER.