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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Benjamin F. Harpster, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Bethel Park, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Mr. Benjamin F. Harpster

Relationship

Self

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Activity During WWII

On active duty January 1, 1943 through February 10, 1946. Assigned to USS Uhlmann DD-687 in the Pacific from November 1943 through December 1945. The USS Uhlmann received 7 Battle Stars for WWII service as a member of Task Force 38, 3rd Fleet and Task Force 58, 5th Fleet and the Philippines, Iwo Jima and Okinawa invasions support.