World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Willam B. Ellis
Branch of Service
U.S. Coast Guard
Hometown
Stamford, Connecticut
Honored By
Ann Burrow
Relationship
Niece
HE WAS THE COMMANDING OFFICER OF THE USS PETTIT, ASSIGNED TO ESCORT DIVISION 20, ENGAGED IN NORTH ATLANTIC CONVOY DUTY. HE LATER COMMANDED THE ESCORT DIVISION. DURING HIS SERVICE, HE RECEIVED MANY AWARDS INCLUDING THE BRONZE STAR, THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL, AND THE NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL.