World War II Honoree

James S. Phelps, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Charlotte, North Carolina

Honored By

James S. Phelps, Jr., M.D.

Relationship

Self

ENTERED THE U.S. NAVY IN JANUARY 1942. COMMISSIONED AS ENSIGN; LATER PROMOTED TO LIEUTENANT JUNIOR GRADE. SERVED AS ASSISTANT OFFICER IN CHARGE ON LCT. PARTICIPATED IN THE NORMANDY INVASION AT 8AM ON D-DAY JUNE 6, 1944. THEN STATIONED AT LE HAVRE UNTIL WAR ENDED IN EUROPE. AFTER RETURNING TO THE U.S. BRIEFLY, SENT TO THE PACIFIC THEATER. SERVED THERE UNTIL END OF CONFLICT. HONORABLY DISCHARGED.