World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Philip G. Gikas
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Gary, Indiana
Honored By
Rick C. Gikas
Relationship
Son
SERVED ABOARD FROM USS ST. LOUIS FROM 1941 TO 1945. WAS WOUNDED IN THE BATTLE OF KULA GULF WHEN THE SHIP WAS STRUCK BY A KAMIKAZE AIRCRAFT.