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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Wilbert P. Popp

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Portland, Oregon

Honored By

Jack Cook

Relationship

Friend

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Activity During WWII

U.S. Navy fighter pilot. Flew F4U Corsairs with VF-17 Jolly Rogers and VF-84 Wolf Gang. Shot down 3 Japanese planes and was awarded 3 Distinguished Flying Crosses and 7 Air Medals. Survived kamikaze attack on the USS Bunker Hill. Continued service after WWII.