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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

James R. Newlin

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Hillsboro, Kansas

Honored By

Wilma

Relationship

Wife

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ASSIGNED DUTY AS A FIRE CONTROLMAN 2ND CLASS ABOARD THE DESTROYER TENDER, USS SIERRA THAT WAS PICKED UP IN TAMPA, FLORIDA. SAW ACTION IN THE ADMIRALTY ISLANDS AND THE BATTLE OF LINGAYEN BAY, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. ALSO SERVED ABOARD THE GRIDLEY CLASS DESTROYER USS MAURY DD-401.