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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Leslie Milton Quay

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Colonie, New York

Honored By

M. J. Lynett

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED ABOARD THE USS HOUSTON CA-30. THE SHIP WAS TORPEDOED IN OCTOBER OF 1944 DURING THE BATTLE OF THE PHILIPPINE SEA. HE WAS STATIONED IN THE ENGINE ROOM VERY NEAR WHERE THE TORPEDO HIT THE SHIP. HE SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT REQUIRED A FULL YEAR RECOVERY IN HOSPITAL AND RECEIVED A PURPLE HEART FOR THE INJURIES.