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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Helmer Clayton Wallan

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Portland, Oregon

Honored By

Bend Heroes Foundation

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Activity During WWII

BOATSWAIN’S MATE 2ND CLASS, ENLISTED IN THE NAVY ON 15 JULY 1943 IN PORTLAND, OREGON. HE SERVED IN THE PACIFIC AS AN EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, PARTICIPATING IN CAMPAIGNS ON NEW GUINEA (HOLLANDIA) AND IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. HE RECEIVED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AND THE PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL.