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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Dean Eveland

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Perry County, Ohio

Honored By

A Grateful American

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

WAS PART OF THE FOXY-29 PROGRAM THAT TRAINED A DOUBLE COMPLIMENT OF NAVY CORPSMEN TO SUPPLEMENT ARMY MEDICS IN THE INVASION OF NORMANDY. MEMBER OF CREW OF LST-47, WHICH HIT OMAHA BEACH ON JUNE 6TH. NEXT, WAS MEMBER OF CREW OF THE USS DOROTHEA L. DIX FOR THE INVASION OF SOUTHERN FRANCE IN THE FORWARD DRESSING AREA, AND WAS OFFICIALLY COMMENDED IN THE SHIP'S REPORTS. ENDED WAR ON LST 32.