World War II Honoree

Thomas R. Gielow, Sr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Sampson, New York

Honored By

Nancy Gielow

Relationship

Wife

INDUCTED FEB., 1943. DISCHARGED APRIL, 1946. ELECTRICIAN'S MATE, 3RD CLASS. SERVED ABOARD DESTROYER ESCORT USS MANLOVE (DE-36)DURING CONVOY ESCORT AND SUBMARINE HUNT MISSIONS AROUND MARSHALL ISLANDS. RECEIVED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC MEDAL WITH 4 STARS, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, LETTER OF COMMENDATION. REPRESENTED THE SHIP AS A BOXER, CREDITED WITH 20 BOUTS.