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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Russell I. Goforth

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Glencoe, Oklahoma

Honored By

Pearl Thomas

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

He saw duty in the Eastern Pacific aboard APA-78, the USS Cullman, an attack transport ship. He sailed into Tokyo Bay as part of the fleet gathered for the surrender ceremony that ended the war in the Pacific. The Cullman then joined in Operation Magic Carpet and brought troops from Manila home to San Francisco. The Cullman made a second voyage to Okinawa for the same purpose. On May 30, 1946, he was honorably discharged.