World War II Honoree

Starring B. Winfield

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Berkeley, California

Honored By

Orville L. Kline

Relationship

Friend

Rank: Radioman Third Class. He was inducted into the United States Navy September 30, 1940, at San Francisco, California with Basic Military Training at the U.S. Naval Training Station San Diego, California. Upon his graduation from Boot Camp and with additional training; he was transferred to the USS Oklahoma Battleship, BB-37 for duty. He was based at Pearl Harbor, Territory of Hawaii. December 7, 1941 “Battle-of-Pearl Harbor” the Commencement of WWII, when the Emperor of Japan’s Naval Aviators launched a devastating, surprise attack on Oahu U.S. Naval Base, and other Military Installations. The USS Oklahoma with her Shipmate’s, lay moored on Ford Island sustained, multiple aerial torpedo hits; causing her to capsize. He was reported “Missing-in-Action” along with his gallant crew members, gone without a trace and will “Remain on Eternal Patrol”. In remembrance of the brave, his name is permanently inscribed in the tablets of the missing, memorialized at Honolulu Memorial Location: Honolulu, Hawaii. In his Memory, this American Patriot was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously for his Heroism, and ultimate sacrifice. He served his Country with Pride and Honor.