World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Emiliano Espinoza Gimeno
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Denver, Colorado
Honored By
Tim Gimeno
Relationship
Son
DURING HIS TOUR HE WAS AWARDED SEVERAL MEDALS INCLUDING THE PURPLE HEART AND 7 MAJOR BATTLE STARS. PROVIDED MAINTENANCE ON THE 'HELLCATS' ABOARD THE USS YORKTOWN, WHICH WAS GIVEN THE MOST CREDIT FOR THE SINKING OF THE YAMATO.