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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Lawrence Creighton Amerson, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Jackson, Alabama

Honored By

Pearl Thomas

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Enlisted in the U.S. Navy at 17. He was stationed on the ship USS Mumford. His ship was attacked along with three other ships with his ship the only surviving vessel. He played basketball with the Navy’s Amphibious Force in the U.S. Atlantic Team and won several awards and medals.