World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William John Young, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Merchant Marine
Hometown
Altadena, California
Honored By
Kristin Young-Godby
Relationship
Daughter
7/5/1945 SERVED ON LINFIELD VICTORY (AMMUNITION SHIP) IN LEYTE BAY, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS UNTIL END OF WAR. ONE OF THE FIRST VICTORY SHIPS TO SAIL WITHOUT A CONVOY FROM PORTLAND, OREGON. COOK IN OFFICER'S MESS, CERTIFICATION AS LIFEBOAT OPERATOR.