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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Walter E. 'Buddy' Douglas, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

New Orleans, Louisiana

Honored By

Family

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

HE BECAME AN OFFICER ABOARD THE LIGHT CRUISER 1555 BIRMINGHAM AFTER HE GRADUATED FROM TULANE UNIVERSITY AS AN ROTC STUDENT. HE CONTINUED HIS NAVAL CAREER AT THE NAVY BUREAU OF YARDS AND DOCKS IN NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA AND AT THE NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND IN ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA. UPON RETIREMENT, HIS CAREER WITH THE NAVY ENDED WITH THE RANK OF COMMANDER.