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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Milton Lee Goetz

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Newport Beach, California

Honored By

NSCD XVII Century, Timucua Chapter, FL

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Activity During WWII

HE JOINED THE U.S. NAVY IN 1943 AND WORKED IN THE MOTOR POOL BEFORE BEING ASSIGNED TO THE USS HINSDALE (AN AMPHIBIOUS CARRIER AND SUPPLY SHIP). HE WAS SEVERELY WOUNDED WHEN A KAMIKAZE PLANE STRUCK THE STARBOARD SIDE OF THEIR SHIP, PUTTING HIM IN THE HOSPITAL FOR MOST OF THE NEXT TWO YEARS. HE RECEIVED SEVERAL COMMENDATIONS INCLUDING 2 PURPLE HEARTS.