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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William C. Quealy

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Williamantic, Connecticut

Honored By

Stephen Savage

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED AS A PARACHUTE RIGGER 2ND CLASS ABOARD THE CRUISER USS INDIANAPOLIS CA-35. AFTER DELIVERING THE COMPONENTS FOR THE ATOMIC BOMB TO TINIAN ISLAND, HIS SHIP WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK JULY 30, 1945. HE SURVIVED AFTER 5 DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE SEA ALONG WITH 316 FELLOW CREWMEN.