World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Herbert Washington
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Grayton, Maryland
Honored By
Herman Keys, Sr. & Family
Relationship
Son
He served as a Steward’s 1st mate on the U.S.S Franklin. They were hit by 2 bombs and lost 807 crewmen, and he was 1 of the casualties. He was awarded the Purple Heart.