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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Harry D. Friedman

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Lehighton, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Pearl Thomas

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in the V-7 program as an ensign, serving as a Turret Gunnery Officer on the battleship USS Mississippi in the Pacific campaigns. He participated in the critical battle of Leyte Gulf, as well as numerous troop landings on enemy held islands. He was discharged in 1945 holding the rank of Lieutenant Senior Grade.