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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Bernhard Henry Bieri, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Camden, New Jersey

Honored By

Pearl Thomas

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

United States Naval Academy Class of 1937. May 1942-1943: Supply Officer, USS San Francisco (CA-38). In this capacity, he participated in the Guadalcanal Campaign, the capture and defense of Guadalcanal, Cape Esperance action and First, Second, and Third Savo. He was on board during the Occupation of Attu during the Aleutian Islands Operation. October 1943-1947: Executive Officer, Officer Personnel Division, Bureau of Supplies and Accounts. Received a Letter of Commendation with Ribbon and Combat "V", Ribbon for the Presidential Unit Citation, Letter of Commendation from the Secretary of the Navy.