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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William Charles Pierce

Branch of Service

U.S. Merchant Marine

Hometown

Syracuse, New York

Honored By

Christopher, Stephen & Thomas Pierce

Relationship

Sons

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

U.S. COAST GUARD, MERCHANT MARINE DIVISION. SERVED JANUARY 2 TO MARCH 22, 1945 ON THE EDMUND B. ALEXANDER (A TROOP TRANSPORT) AS AN OILER. MAY 1 TO JULY 6, 1945; SERVED ON THE EZRA CORNELL (A CARGO SHIP) AS A WIPER. AUGUST 14 TO AUGUST 15, 1945 SERVED ON THE IRVING BABBITT (A CARGO SHIP) AS AN OILER. HIGHEST GRADE HELD: OILER/ DECK ENGINEER. HONORABLY DISCHARGED, 1946 AT THE END OF HOSTILITIES.