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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John F. Purcell

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Troy, New York

Honored By

Michael Lynett

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Military service began with enlistment in the Navy during WWII at the age of 17, with basic training at Great Lakes Naval Training Center. During the war he served in the Asiatic-Pacific theatre of Operations at sea and on land in Hawaii, Guam and Okinawa. Following the end of the war, he was honorably discharged with the rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class.