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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

John Vincent Pierce

Branch of Service

U.S. Merchant Marine

Hometown

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Honored By

Alexander Jacobs, Jr.

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED ABOARD THE MERCHANT SHIP 'RUTH' WHICH WAS TORPEDOED BY GERMAN U-153 WHILE ENROUTE FROM PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD TO BALTIMORE, MARYLAND ON JUNE 29, 1942. AWARDED MERCHANT MARINE WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND MERCHANT MARINER MEDAL.