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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Basil Edward Gantt

Branch of Service

U.S. Coast Guard

Hometown

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Marsha Elizabeth Gantt

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

PARTICIPATED IN TWO COMBAT LANDINGS ON EMIRAU ISLAND, BISMARCK ARCHIPELAGO ON 4-4-44 & 4-20-44; PARTICIPATED IN INITIAL LANDING ON GUAM ISLAND ON 7-21-44 UNDER COMBAT CONDITIONS. SERVICE (VESSELS AND STATIONS SERVED ON): R.O. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, 11-11-42; CGTS, CURTIS BAY 11-11-42 TO 12-15-42; DCGO 5ND 12-16-42; BODIE ISLAND LBS 12-16-42 TO 8-24-43; DCGO, 5ND 8-24-43; CGTS, GROTON, CONNECTICUT 8-25-43 TO 11-29-43; DCGO, 5ND 12-8-43; CG BIRKS, COROLLA 12-8-43 TO 1-7-44; CGRS, NORFOLK, VIRGINIA. 1-7-44 TO 1-18-44; USS LST #70 3-15-44.