World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Sam Wright
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Washington, District Of Columbia
Honored By
Adrienne Wright
He enlisted in the United States Navy on July 24, 1944. He served his country proudly in the rank of Steward's Mate 1st Class aboard the Naval Flag Ship for Division 65, the USS Lavaca (APA-180) an attack transport ship. He received his Honorable Discharge on June 3, 1946.