World War II Honoree

Jesus B. Espinoza

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Coolidge, Arizona

Honored By

Narcisa M. Espinoza

Relationship

Wife

SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. WAS AWARDED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HE WAS A PART OF THE CONSTRUCTION BATTALION (SEABEES) AND SERVED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION BATTALION MAINTENANCE UNIT 551 AND CONSTRUCTION BATTALION MAINTENANCE UNIT 540. ENTERED ON AUGUST 13, 1943 AND RECEIVED AN HONORABLE DISCHARGE FEBRUARY 26, 1946 WITH THE RANK OF CARPENTER'S MATE 3RD CLASS.