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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Roland A. Yeaton

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Norridgewock, Maine

Honored By

Mrs. Lucile Koester

Relationship

Sister

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

MARINE ABOARD THE USS INTREPID CV-11, JULY 5, 1945 TO DECEMBER 17, 1946. SERVED IN THE PACIFIC AND ENDED UP IN YOKOSUKA, TOKYO DURING OCCUPATION. STOOD GUARD AND CREWED ANTI-AIRCRAFT WEAPONS ON THE SHIP. HE WAS ASKED TO CONTINUE IN THE MARINES AS A CEREMONIAL GUARD IN WASHINGTON, D.C., BUT DECLINED AND RETURNED TO MAINE.