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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Earl William Harper

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Sheridan, Wyoming

Honored By

David W. Alden

Relationship

Grandson

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

STATIONED ON THE USS CHICAGO (CA-29). THE CRUISER WAS SUNK JANUARY 30, 1943 IN THE BATTLE OF RENNELL ISLAND DURING THE GUADALCANAL CAMPAIGN. WAS RESCUED IN THE PACIFIC OCEAN ALONG WITH 1,048 OTHER SURVIVORS AFTER NEARLY 24 HOURS AT SEA. SIXTY-TWO SHIPMATES DIED.