World War II Honoree

O. C. 'Buck' Elsea, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Mangum, Oklahoma

Honored By

Robert S. Cox

ENLISTED IN MILITARY SERVICE AFTER GRADUATING FROM HIGH SCHOOL. SERVED IN THE AMERICAN THEATER INCLUDING IN WASHINGTON, D.C. DURING THE WAR WORKING IN TOP SECRET CODE AND PHOTOGRAPHY ACTIVITIES. AWARDED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AND ISSUED THE WWII HONORABLE DISCHARGE LAPEL PIN.