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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

George Marshall Freek

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Cordova, Illinois

Honored By

Robert A. Freck

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED AS BOILER TENDER ON SEVERAL SHIPS IN THE PACIFIC THEATER, INCLUDING THE USS FRANKLIN CV-13. WHILE ASSIGNED TO THE FRANKLIN, HE SURVIVED ATTACK ON MARCH 19, 1945 OFF THE COAST OF THE JAPANESE MAINLAND. REMAINED ONBOARD FOR THE RETURN VOYAGE BACK TO THE U.S. FOR REPAIRS.