World War II Honoree

Lawrence E. Corbett, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Fort Edward, New York

Honored By

Pearl Thomas

In March 1942, his was the 13th name drawn in the draft nationally. At 21 years old, he enlisted in the Navy and rose through the ranks, serving as Quartermaster First-Class prior to his placement on inactive duty in 1945. He served aboard the attack transport ship USS William P. Biddle and took part in five invasions, including Tarawa, where the United States lost approximately 2,000 Marines in 72 hours, as well as invasions of Sicily, Kwajalein, Luzon and Okinawa. He earned five battle stars.