World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Patrick M. Akers
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Morse, Iowa
Honored By
Marine Veteran
SERVED IN SOUTH PACIFIC ON AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS GAMBIER BAY. SHIP SUNK BY ENEMY FIRE AND CREW SPENT 3 DAYS AND 2 NIGHTS IN WATER BEFORE BEING RESCUED.