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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Harry G. Wernke, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Harrison, Ohio

Honored By

James Wernke

Relationship

Cousin

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

5/16/1945 Transferred to USS Roche (DE 197), a Cannon-class Destroyer Escort for duty. 9/29/1945 USS Roche hit a mine heading into Tokyo Bay. 3/04/1946 Transferred to USS Columbus (CA 74), a Baltimore-class heavy-duty cruiser, for duty. USS Columbus sank 24 captured Japanese submarines in Japanese waters. 5/08/1946 Honorable discharge. Medals: American Area Campaign, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign, and Victory Medal.