World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William Barnes
Branch of Service
U.S. Merchant Marine
Hometown
McColl, South Carolina
Honored By
Barbara Barnes
Relationship
Niece
He served 21 months in the areas of Newfoundland, Casablanca, Ireland, and England. His outfit transported troops from England to Cherbourg, where he saw capture of this port city. He never saw anyone from his homeland during these 21 months.