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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

ELMER LOUIS GILLITZER

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin

Honored By

Sally Gillitzer Price

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Was transferred from the USS Utah on September 30, 1941, to the USS Rigel, stationed at Pear Harbor. He was aboard the USS Rigel during the December 7 attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese. He served his country for 20 years in the United States Navy, participating in the Atomic Testing at Eniwetok.