World War II Honoree

Theodore L. Francisco

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Southwest City, Missouri

Honored By

Gladys & Deanna

Relationship

Wife & Daughter

TOOK BOOT CAMP TRAINING AT THE SAN DIEGO NAVAL TRAINING CENTER. ASSIGNED FOR DUTY TO THE DESTROYER TENDER, USS PIEDMONT AS A SHOE COBBLER. ASSIGNED TO THE 46TH NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BATTALION (SEABEES) AND STATIONED ON THE ISLAND OF SAMAR IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. ASSIGNED FOR SECURITY DUTY FOR ABOUT THREE YEARS. SEPARATED FROM THE SERVICE AS A PETTY OFFICER 1ST CLASS.