World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
La Verne Edward Forste
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Wichita, Kansas
Honored By
Rebecca and Debora
Relationship
Daughters
ENTERED HIS COUNTRY'S SERVICE ON DECEMBER 30, 1942. HE SERVED AS A SHOPKEEPER 1ST CLASS ON THE USS WICHITA AND USS ANTAEUS. HE WAS DISCHARGED FROM THE RESERVES ON AUGUST 13, 1954. HE RECEIVED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL, AMERICAN AREA, AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.