World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Wilbert 'Brick' Grabil
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Santa Maria, California
Honored By
Mary Lundgren
Relationship
Friend
SERVED ON THE USS CALIFORNIA. DURING THE SURPRISE ATTACK OF PEARL HARBOR DECEMBER 7, 1941, HE CARRIED MANY SHIPMATES ON HIS SHOULDERS TO THE MAIN DECK BEFORE THE SHIP SANK. DOESN'T KNOW HOW MANY SURVIVED AS MANY HAD INGESTED OIL AND WATER AS A RESULT OF THE SURPRISE BOMBING.