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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Henry A. Von Kroge

Branch of Service

U.S. Coast Guard

Hometown

Central Islip, New York

Honored By

Michael McTiernan

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

On February 7, 1945, he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard. After boot training at Manhattan Beach, New York, he attended Petty Officer's School. He served at the receiving station at Norfolk, Virginia, then at the District Coast Guard Office, 10th Naval District, in San Juan, Puerto Rico; also aboard the Coast Guard Cutter 83-455, Caribbean Sea Area; later at the Receiving Station, Philadelphia; and finally at Separation Center No. 3, Brooklyn New York. On June 26, 1946, he received his honorable discharge.