World War II Honoree

William C. Dygert

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Mohawk, New York

Honored By

RMCS Michael Lynett U.S. Navy (Ret)

Relationship

Fellow Navyman

His service time was spent in the South Pacific, particularly upon a light cruiser the U.S.S Miami (CL-89). Upon receipt of his honorable discharge as Seaman, First Class, in February of 1946, he was the recipient of numerous awards and citations. Inclusive were the following medals, Liberation of Philippines, two stars, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign, six stars, the American Campaign, the World War II Victory Medal, the New York State Victory Medal upon Conspicuous Service, a Combat Action Ribbon, and a lame duck Honorable Discharge as a tribute to the fact that Bill was actually accidentally dropped from the mast of the ship.