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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Eloy B. Barrera

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Laredo, Texas

Honored By

Douglas M. Alford, USN

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

He wanted to go to the aid of his country so on March 2, 1942 he was sworn into the United States Naval Service at the military recruiting station at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas. After basic training he was assigned on board the USS Du Page and served in the Pacific. He received his Honorable Discharge on January 31, 1946 and returned to his hometown of Laredo, Texas.