World War II Honoree

Plas James Ellis

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Santa Anna, Texas

Honored By

Jimmie & Betty Ellis

Relationship

Son & Daughter-in-Law

HE SERVED DURING WWII IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC WHERE HE PARTICIPATED IN THE LONG BATTLE OF GUADALCANAL IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS. HE SERVED ON LANDING CRAFTS WHICH WERE USED FOR TRANSPORTING FULLY ARMED TROOPS, LIGHT VEHICLES, AND OTHER EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES ESSENTIAL TO AMPHIBIOUS OPERATIONS. THESE BOATS MADE THE GUADALCANAL LANDING POSSIBLE. HE WAS CRITICALLY WOUNDED DURING ONE OF THE TRIPS AND SPENT THE NEXT YEAR IN NAVAL HOSPITALS BEFORE BEING DISCHARGED IN FEBRUARY, 1944.