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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Vernon Dale Pierce, Sr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

McArthur, Ohio

Honored By

Honor Flight Columbus

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Transported ammunition to islands in the South Pacific, including Guadalcanal. While sailing to Guam, they narrowly avoided disaster by destroying 7 mines. Served aboard the USS Crittenden in Operation Crossroads during the detonation of atomic bombs Abel and Baker. Also served on the USS Oberon, USS Geneva and APL-27. Service time: 1945-1947. Rank: Fireman 1st Class.