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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Steve Bartal

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Chicago, Illinois

Honored By

Mary A. Raeg

Relationship

Niece

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

U.S. NAVY, 28 MAY 1943 to 1 OCTOBER 1945, SERVED ABOARD THE USS OWEN AND THE USS MORRIS. ON 6 APRIL 1945, A KAMIKAZE NAKAJIMA B5N 'KATE' CARRYING EITHER A HEAVY BOMB OR TORPEDO CRASHED INTO THE USS MORRIS. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 2 STARS, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION WITH STAR, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, AND UNIT COMMENDATION.