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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Charles William Plybon

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Kentucky

Honored By

Yvonne Renee

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ACHIEVED RANK OF FIRST CLASS PETTY OFFICER AT 21. SERVED ABOARD THE USS HORNET (CV-12). SERVED AS TORPEDOMAN'S MATE, GUNNER, COMBAT AIR CREWMAN IN THE BATTLE OF THE PHILIPPINE SEAS. PARTICIPATED IN NUMEROUS OTHER PACIFIC BATTLES. AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS AND VARIOUS AIR MEDALS.