World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
E. William 'Bill' Patterson
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Des Moines, Iowa
Honored By
Marine Veteran
SERVED AS AIR CREWMAN, TAIL GUNNER ABOARD THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS STEAMER BAY. AWARDED AIR MEDAL AFTER RESCUING HIS CREW FROM A FORCED OCEAN LANDING.