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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

James Edward 'Jim' Pool, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Kansas City, Missouri

Honored By

Robert S. Cox

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED A TOTAL OF 5 YEARS IN THE U.S. NAVY INCLUDING IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER ABOARD THE LIGHT CRUISER USS SANTA FE (CL-60). HIS SHIP WAS AWARDED THE NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION FOR ASSISTING THE BADLY BATTLE-DAMAGED AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS FRANKLIN ON MARCH 14, 1945. ALSO SERVED IN THE U.S. AIR FORCE AFTER THE WAR UNTIL HONORABLY DISCHARGED. ISSUED THE HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON.