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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Eugene L. Posey

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Louisville, Kentucky

Honored By

Walton Haddix

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED AS A GUNNER'S MATE ON THE USS EMMONS WHEN IT SANK IN ACTION OFF THE COAST AT THE BATTLE OF OKINAWA ON APRIL 16, 1945. FOUGHT AT THE BATTLE OF NORMANDY ON D-DAY. AWARDED A PURPLE HEART AND BRONZE STAR.