World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Lawrence R. Harding, Sr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Rockford, Illinois
Honored By
Madelyne Harding
Relationship
Great Granddaughter
HE WORKED ON DECK OF THE USS YOUNG DD-580, WHERE HE AND HIS FELLOW CREW TOOK CARE OF THE ROPES AND TYING THE SHIP UP. HE WAS ONE OF MANY WHO SPOTTED THE SHIP TO MAKE SURE IT WAS SAFELY IN THE TORPEDO NET. HE AND HIS BUDDIES WOULD COLLECT SHELLS FROM FIRED AMMUNITION. THIS JOB WAS CALLED HOT SHELLMAN.