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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Pershing George Wallen

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Williamsburg, Kentucky

Honored By

Dave Brewer

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

CARPENTER'S MATE 3RD CLASS, SERVING ABOARD THE LIGHT CRUISER USS JUNEAU CL-52. ON NOVEMBER 13, 1942 JUNEAU WAS SUPPORTING THE INVASION OF GUADALCANAL ISLAND WHEN SHE WAS TORPEDOED BY THE JAPANESE SUBMARINE I-26. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION AND RECEIVED A POSTHUMOUS PURPLE HEART.