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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Jefferson Monroe Golden, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Thomasville, GA, Georgia

Honored By

Pearl Thomas

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in June 1941 and served until October 1945. He was discharged with the rank of Lieutenant Commander, after serving on the destroyers USS Bache and USS Marshall. His tours of duty included the North and South Atlantic, and the North and South Pacific, including the Battle of Leyte. He was awarded eight Bronze Stars.