World War II Honoree

Boyd Emerson

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Font Hill, Kentucky

Honored By

Greg Emerson

Relationship

Son

Youngest of nine brothers, all of whom served in the war. Served aboard USS Navarro during the Okinawa invasion. Served aboard a minesweeper after the war in Europe, clearing mines from harbors and channels. Was awarded campaign medals for every theater of operations for the war. One Battle Star on his Asiatic-Pacific Medal for the Okinawa campaign.