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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

C. Leon Courtright

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Franklin, New Jersey

Honored By

Frank Toth

Relationship

Fellow Veteran

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

HE ENTERED SERVICE DURING DARK TIMES FOR THE ALLIES, IN AUGUST OF 1942. HE SERVED ON THE SUBMARINE USS FLIER SS-250 IN THE EMBATTLED PACIFIC THEATER. ON HIS FIRST PATROL, THE USS FLIER SUNK 4 ENEMY SHIPS AND DAMAGED 2 OTHERS. HE WAS SADLY LOST WITH THE USS FLIER, DURING HER SECOND PATROL, TO A SEA MINE OFF OF LUZON, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS ON AUGUST 13, 1944.