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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Sylvester Francis Baran

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Gilbertville, Massachusetts

Honored By

Shirley Burgess

Relationship

Friend

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ASSIGNED TO USS VESTAL ON DECEMBER 7, 1941 DURING ATTACK OF PEARL HARBOR. VESTAL MOORED BESIDE USS ARIZONA. VESTAL SUNK. WOUNDED DURING ATTACK AND DECORATED WITH PURPLE HEART. SERVED REMAINDER OF WAR ASSIGNED TO AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS.