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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Thornton V. Fleeher

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Gladden, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Joseph K. Oyler

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Activity During WWII

PERISHED ON JUNE 1, 1943, WHEN THE TANKER MONTANA AND LIBERTY SHIP JOHN MORGAN COLLIDED IN THE CHESAPEAKE BAY RESULTING IN FIRE DAMAGE TO THE MONTANA AND SINKING OF THE JOHN MORGAN. HE WAS A SEAMAN 1ST CLASS AND WAS SERVING AS AN ARMED GUARD ON ONE OF THE SHIPS.