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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

James B. Northrop

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Yonkers, New York

Honored By

Michael Lynett

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

GRADUATED SACRED HEART HIGH SCHOOL IN YONKERS BEFORE BECOMING ELIGIBLE TO ENLIST IN THE NAVY TOWARD THE END OF WWII. HE SERVED IN THE NORTH ATLANTIC FLEET AS AN ELECTRICIAN'S MATE ON THE USS TIDEWATER AD-31, HELPING PROTECT THE MID ATLANTIC COASTLINES FROM VIRGINIA TO GREENLAND.