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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Elinar Victor Dyhrkopp

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Old Shawneetown, Illinois

Honored By

Proud American

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Activity During WWII

DRAFTED AT THE END OF JUNIOR YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL. CALLED TO SERVE ON THE USS AARON WARD (DM-34). SERVED TWO YEARS IN THE NAVY. AWARDED PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION FOR SERVICE DURING THE BATTLE OF OKINAWA ON THE AARON WARD AS A PICKET SHIP ON RADAR PICKET STATION. THE SHIP TOOK SIX DIRECT HITS FROM SUICIDE PLANES, MORE THAN ANY OTHER SHIP OF ITS SIZE.