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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Sterling John Helwick

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

New Orleans, Louisiana

Honored By

Pearl Thomas

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

He volunteered at age 18 for service in the U.S. Navy. He served as a radio operator on ships in the Pacific Theater of Operations. He served on the USS Rotanin (AK-108), and also served on the attack transport USS Clermont (APA-143) carrying more than 2,000 Marines to support the Invasion of Okinawa.