World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Byron David Peacock
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Los Angeles, California
Honored By
Stephen Peacock
Relationship
Nephew
SERVED ON THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS SHAMROCK BAY CVU-84 DURING THE LATTER PART OF WWII. THE SHIP TOOK PART IN THE BATTLE OF LEYTE GULF OFF OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS AND ALSO IN THE BATTLE OF OKINAWA. AFTER OKINAWA THE SHAMROCK BAY WENT TO JAPAN.