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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Arthur William 'Bill' Rechten

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Jersey City, New Jersey

Honored By

Grateful American

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENLISTED IN OCTOBER 1942 AND SERVED ABOARD THE USS MULLANY DD-528 AS A RADARMAN 3RD CLASS FROM 1943 TO 1945. DURING HIS TERM OF SERVICE, THE MULLANY EARNED SEVEN BATTLE STARS DURING 17 ENGAGEMENTS WITH THE ENEMY. HE WAS ONE OF THE LAST SURVIVING SHIP CREW TO SERVE ON THE MULLANY.