World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joel H. Wescott
Branch of Service
U.S. Merchant Marine
Hometown
Henderson, New York
Honored By
Michael J. Lynett
Attended Henderson High School until leaving to proudly defend his country in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946. During his time in the Navy he served on the USS Lake Champlain (CV-39) and received several medals as a Seaman 2nd Class.