World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Francis Allen Watrous
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Meriden, Connecticut
Honored By
Meghan Harrill
Relationship
Cousin
Enlisted in 1942, attended Naval Cadet Training School for service with the USMC, World War II, in active service for 3 1/2 years, 14 months duty as pilot in South Pacific flying Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bombers, later reenlisted for Reserves. Served with VMSB-332. Stationed at Midway with VMSB-332 from April to July 1944