World War II Honoree

Calvin H. Garner, Sr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Fitzhugh, Arkansas

Honored By

Daphne and Frances

Relationship

Daughter and Cousin

ASSIGNED FOR DUTY ABOARD THE HEAVY CRUISER, USS CHICAGO AND TEMPORARILY TO PEARL HARBOR VIA THE BATTLESHIP USS MARYLAND. TEMPORARILY CALLED OFF THE CHICAGO TO BOARD THE REPAIR SHIP, USS ARGONNE WHEN PEARL HARBOR WAS ATTACKED. HIS RESPONSIBILITY WAS SALVAGE AND RESCUE OPERATIONS ABOARD MOTOR LAUNCHES WHICH WORKED FEVERISHLY TO FIND ANYTHING PERTAINING TO HUMAN REMAINS. PARTICIPATED LATER IN THE BATTLE OF MIDWAY WHERE HE SERVED AS A DRIVER FOR ADMIRAL NIMITZ.