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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Eugene Joseph Nink

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Smithville, Texas

Honored By

Thomas F. Eagan

Relationship

Cousin

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED AS AN AVIATION ELECTRICIAN'S MATE WITH AIR TRANSPORT SQUADRON 8 AND ON THE ESCORT AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS SITKOH BAY CVE-86, WHICH OPERATED IN SUPPORT OF THE CAMPAIGNS IN THE PHILIPPINES, THE ASSAULT ON IWO JIMA AND THE PREPARATIONS FOR THE INVASION OF OKINAWA.