World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Harold April
Branch of Service
U.S. Merchant Marine
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
His Wife and Children
He served with the United States Merchant Marine during WWII. His transport ship delivered supplies to Guam and to other South Pacific Islands. At the end of the war, he received a letter of commendation from President Harry S. Truman, thanking him for his courage, fortitude, resourcefulness, and calm judgment.