World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William J. Wakely, Sr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Honored By
William and Beverly Wakely
Relationship
Son and Daughter-in-law
HE WAS IN THE SERVICE MAY 8, 1942 UNTIL SEPTEMBER 19, 1944. SERVED IN THE 13TH CONSTRUCTION BATTALION OF THE SEABEES. PARTICIPATED IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS CAMPAIGN AND IN THE INVASION OF ATTU. HE WAS A SHORE PATROLMAN FOR THE NAVY AFTER HE CAME BACK TO THE STATES, BEFORE DISCHARGE.