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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William Paul Atkinson

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Manchester, Connecticut

Honored By

Pearl Thomas

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1943. He served in the Mediterranean, Adriatic Sea and Battle of Normandy as a member of the Armed Guard. He was assigned as a Gunner's Mate on the USS Lucy Stone battleship. Discharged December 12, 1945 as Seaman First Class.