World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Claiborne de Borda Pell
Branch of Service
U.S. Coast Guard
Hometown
Newport, Rhode Island
Honored By
Joe Feaster
HE ENLISTED IN THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD FOUR MONTHS BEFORE PEARL HARBOR, SERVING AS A SHIPS COOK. HE EVENTUALLY EARNED A COMMISSION. DURING THE WAR HE SERVED ON NORTH ATLANTIC CONVOY DUTY AND IN SICILY AND ITALY.