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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Paul Ray Walker

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Bowling Green, Kentucky

Honored By

Louella Trentacosta

Relationship

Sister

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED ON THE USS BOISE AND WAS ONE OF 107 SAILORS KILLED DURING THE BATTLE OF CAPE ESPERANCE ON OCTOBER 11, 1942. HIS SHIP HELPED SINK THE JAPANESE CRUISER FURUTAKA, THE DESTROYER FUBUKI AND HEAVILY DAMAGE THE JAPANESE FLAG SHIP AOBA UPON WHICH THE FLEET COMMANDER REAR ADMIRAL ARITOMO GOTA, RECEIVED MORTAL WOUNDS. BURIED AT SEA IN THE NORTHERN NEW HEBRIDES.