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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Harry Kleinbeck Pickett

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Ridgeway, South Carolina

Honored By

Pearl Thomas

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

During the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, he was senior officer present at the harbor and was tasked with the coordination of the marine units. He was tasked with the organization of the Troop Training Unit, Amphibious Training Command, Pacific Fleet at Coronado. Received Legion of Merit with one 5/16" Gold Star, American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal with two stars, American Defense Service Medal with Base Clasp, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and Honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire.