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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John George Gratzmiller

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Michelle Gratzmiller

Relationship

Granddaughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

JOINED THE U.S. NAVY SEPTEMBER 14, 1943 AND ASSIGNED TO THE USS ALABAMA IN JANUARY 1944. SERVED 16 FOOT TURRET 2 AS RANGE FINDER AND SAW ACTION FROM THE MARSHALL ISLANDS TO JAPAN. HONORABLE DISCHARGE NOVEMBER 28, 1945 AS SEAMAN 1ST CLASS. AWARDS AND MEDALS INCLUDE THE PHILIPPINE LIBERATION WITH 2 STARS, ASIATIC-PACIFIC WITH 9 STARS AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL.