World War II Honoree

Lawrence E. Corbett, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Fort Edward, New York

Honored By

Michael Lynett

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. During WwII he served aboard the attack transport ship USS William P. Biddle (APA-8) and took part in five invasions, including Tarawa, where the United State lost approximately 2,000 Marines in 72 hours, as well as invasions of Sicily, Kwajalein, Luzon, and Okinawa. Awarded five battle stars prior to his placement on inactive duty in 1945.