World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Verne Orr
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Pasadena, California
Honored By
A Grateful American
ENLISTED IN THE NAVY AFTER THE PEARL HARBOR ATTACK AND SERVED ABOARD A SUPPLY SHIP IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. THE RECIPIENT OF THE PURPLE HEART AFTER A TORPEDO HIT HIS SHIP.