World War II Honoree

Ernest Edward Wysong

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Richmond, Virginia

Honored By

Richard 'Dick' Wysong

Relationship

Brother

AVIATION RADIOMAN FIRST CLASS, SERVED IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS ABOARD THE USS BENNINGTON CV-20, AN AIRCRAFT CARRIER. WAS PART OF TASK FORCE 58.1 PARTICIPATED IN THE SINKING OF JAPANEASE BATTLESHIP YAMETO, LIGHT CRUISER YAHAGI AND FOUR DESTROYERS. HIS SHIP WAS DAMAGED BY THE WORST TYPHOON IN RECENT HISTORY NEAR OKINAWA. AWARDS: ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 3 BATTLE STARS, NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION MEDAL, CHINA SERVICE MEDAL WITH ASIA CLASP AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL.