World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Billy Junior Abernathy
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Cape Gerardeau, Missouri
Honored By
Debra Ostergren
Relationship
Niece
CHIEF SHEET METAL MAN, PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. PRESENT AT PEARL HARBOR ON THE REPAIR SHIP VESTAL. TIED TO THE BATTLE SHIP ARIZONA, HE WELDED THE HATCHES SHUT AFTER IT SANK.