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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William Phillip Williams

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Thomas and Susan Williams

Relationship

Son and Daughter in-Law

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

YEOMAN ON THE USS HALE 1943 FOR THE INVASION OF THE GILBERT ISLANDS. THE SHIP SCREENED AIRCRAFT CARRIERS IN STRIKES ON TARAWA 18-20 NOVEMBER, TOOK PART IN THE BOMBARDMENT OF BETIO ISLAND 19 NOVEMBER, AND SUPPORTED THE LANDINGS BY MARINES NEXT DAY.