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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Joseph A. Gates

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Cincinnati, Ohio

Honored By

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED SERVICE 31 MAY 1944; DISCHARGED 24 MAY 1946; SERVED IN THE PACIFIC ON LANDING SHIP MEDIUM (LSM) #335 AS RADARMAN. PRIMARY MISSION WAS TO TRANSPORT TROOPS AND EQUIPMENT FROM SHIP TO SHORE FOR BATTLE. PARTICIPATED IN THE OKINAWA CAMPAIGN AND CHINA'S RESETTLEMENT AFTER JAPANESE SURRENDER.