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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Melvin Gillman

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Boston, Massachusetts

Honored By

Sandy Yarnall, Sunrise Family

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED IN THE WATER TRANSPORT CORPS AS A NAVIGATOR. RESCUE BOATS INCLUDED BOTH CARGO AND PRISONER BOATS. PROMOTED TO THE PORT COMMAND. SERVED IN BIAK ISLAND WHICH WAS IN THE NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES OFF OF NEW GUINEA. IT WAS THE JUMP-OFF PLACE BEFORE THE RECAPTURE OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. SERVED FOR 3 YEARS.