World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
G. Frank Purvis
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Rayville, Louisiana
Honored By
G. Holcomb
Volunteered in August, 1941 and called to active duty December 7, 1941. Served as an instructor in the V7 program at Northwestern University before requesting sea duty. He then served as an antisubmarine officer in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters of operation.