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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Eugene Hugh Fellers

Branch of Service

U.S. Merchant Marine

Hometown

New Philadelphia, Ohio

Honored By

Michael Lynett

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Served proudly during WWII, having achieved the rank of Chief Petty Officer (Radar Technician) in the U.S. Navy. He served for six years, with combat experience in the Pacific arena, primarily aboard the destroyer escort USS Pavlic (APD-70). On one reported occasion, the radar failed during battle. He climbed the mast to repair the radar antenna and is credited with saving the ship and crew.