World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Edward Wuites Alvey, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Louisville, Kentucky
Honored By
A Grateful American
He was lost at sea on 30 July 1945 near the Caroline Islands when the USS Indianapolis (CA-35) was hit by two torpedo's and sank. He is the recipient of the Purple Heart Medal.