World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Derald Floyd Poling
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Grafton, West Virginia
Honored By
Derald Tingler and Kelly Criss
Relationship
Grandson and Granddaughter
SERVED ON THE USS CHENANGO ESCORT CARRIER. HE RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART FOR INJURIES DURING AN EXPLOSION ON THE SHIP. HE WAS PRESENT DURING THE LIBERATION OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS AND THE RETURN OF THE SOLDIERS FROM THE BATAAN DEATH MARCH.