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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Eugene Earle Amick, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Kansas City, Missouri

Honored By

John Peterson

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED IN THAT CRUISER DURING THE EARLY SUMMER OF 1942 AS SHE PREPARED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FIRST ALLIED THRUST IN THE PACIFIC, THE INVASION OF THE SOLOMON ISLANDS AT GUADALCANAL. HE WAS KILLED ON THE SECOND NIGHT AFTER THE ORIGINAL LANDINGS AS ALLIED WARSHIPS ATTEMPTED TO PROTECT AMERICAN BEACHHEADS IN THE BATTLE OF SAVO ISLAND IN THE SMALL HOURS OF AUGUST 9.