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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Paul Hendren

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Honored By

Pearl Thomas

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Rear Admiral. He served as Commanding Officer of the USS Philadelphia and received the Legion of Merit for leading the assault on Sicily in July 1943. His ship's bombardment provided excellent support for the initial landing and rapid advance inland of troops.