World War II Honoree

Reginald H. Fischer

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Honored By

Eric R. Fischer

Relationship

Son

SERVED ABOARD THE USS BISMARCK SEA CVE-95 AND WAS ASSIGNED TO AIR SQUADRON VC-86. FLEW AS GUNNER AND TORPEDO MAN WITH SQUADRON COMMANDER DURING MISSIONS IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. SURVIVED JAPANESE ATTACK THAT SANK CVE-95 OFF THE COAST OF IWO JIMA ON FEBRUARY 20, 1945. AWARDED NAVY DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, THREE BATTLE STARS, AND PURPLE HEART. EARNED NAVAL AIR COMBAT MEDAL WITH THREE STARS. RETIRED FROM U.S. NAVY AFTER SERVING 44 YEARS ACTIVE DUTY/ACTIVE RESERVE.