Print plaque Printing Tips

World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Charles J. Patterson

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Gretna, Nebraska

Honored By

William M. Watterson

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

PILOT WHO FLEW THE GRUMMAN AVENGER TORPEDO BOMBER OFF THE DECK OF THE USS LEXINGTON CV-16 AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. SHOT DOWN IN NOVEMBER 1944 FLYING OVER THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. RESCUED AND AWARDED THE NAVY SILVER STAR BY THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY.