World War II Honoree

Edward R. 'Ted' Powers

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Providence, Rhode Island

Honored By

Helen Powers

Relationship

Wife

SERVED AS A TORPEDOMAN ON THE USS GATLING WARSHIP ASSIGNED THE FAST CARRIER TASK FORCE, THE MAIN STRIKING FORCE OF THE U.S. NAVY IN THE PACIFIC. THE USS GATLING ENGAGED IN NUMEROUS COMBAT OPERATIONS AND RESCUE MISSIONS TRAVELLING OVER 175,000 MILES AND SINKING TWO ENEMY SHIPS IN PROTECTING THE U.S. PACIFIC NAVY FLEET. HE RECEIVED DISTINGUISHED AWARDS FOR GALLANTRY DURING THESE MANY HEROIC BATTLES.