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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Alfred Melville Pride

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Somerville, Massachusetts

Honored By

Pearl Thomas

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

He served as first commanding officer of the carrier USS Belleau Wood (CVL-24). He received promotion to Rear Admiral and became Commandant, 14th District, at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. He was then moved out to Fleet jobs, including command of Carrier Division Six and Carrier Division Four.