World War II Honoree

Arthur John 'Art' Cusic

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

St. Louis, Missouri

Honored By

David Owens

Relationship

Cousin

Served aboard both Submarines and Surface vessels. Was aboard the USS Arizona prior to Pearl Harbor. Transferred to USS Plunger before the attack. PEARL HARBOR SURVIVOR. Awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign with 2 stars, Good Conduct with 2 stars, Combat Action Ribbon, American Defense, American Campaign, WWII Victory, Navy Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon with 1 Star. Served aboard the USS Wasmuth, USS Pamponito, USS Guardfish, and USS Haddock. Attended Submarine School at New London, Connecticut and served at Submarine Administration Mare Island, California. Served from 1940 to 1945.